I've been following US and world news closely for over fifty years. I had to for my job (managing global supply chain functions). This takes a fair amount of time. Now that I'm retired, I'm wondering if spending so much time on the news makes sense.

Blowback against high tech is growing. Recently we've seen: -Flock camera surveillance challenges -A $17 billion legal judgment against Meta's social media business -Resistance to new data center construction; the largest infrastructure investment in US history Are rapidly advancing tech capabilities a good thing or a bad thing? No one really knows.

As technology reshapes how we communicate, are we losing our shared understanding of truth? This reflection examines objective truth, tribal loyalty, AI, and the importance of preserving a society open to diverse ideas.

Information has never been more accessible, yet trust in institutions continues to decline. This reflection explores Martin Gurri's theory that digital networks are shifting power away from traditional institutions and reshaping society in unexpected ways.

With headlines filled with conflict, debt, division, and uncertainty, it is easy to lose hope. Yet history suggests that brighter days often emerge from society's darkest moments.

Democracy succeeds not because people always agree, but because they continue working together despite disagreement. Tim reflects on division, generational cycles, and the importance of "We."

Every generation faces a technology that seems poised to change everything. ChatGPT may be ours. The question is not whether it will change society, but how we choose to use it.

Plato believed beauty, goodness, and truth were universal realities. What happens when society can no longer agree on any of them?

When community, family, and purpose decline while money rises in importance, what does it reveal about the state of our culture?

Political polarization is often blamed on leaders or parties, but perhaps the deeper issue lies within us. The thoughts we cultivate shape our actions, our relationships, and ultimately the society we create.

A healthy democracy depends on more than laws and institutions. It depends on ordinary people choosing kindness, integrity, and responsibility in their everyday lives.

This series poses questions for personal reflection. My views are offered as a thought starter. —————————————————————————— We live in a time where facts and truth are difficult to agree on. It really shouldn’t be so hard. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Fact as: “Something that has actual existence” and Truth as “the body of real things, … Continue reading “Reflections, Vol 6: How does perspective inform our lives?”

Inspired by his granddaughter's favorite sign for "more," this reflection explores how our desire for continual growth shapes consumer culture, environmental stewardship, and the future of our planet.

Drawing on Neil Howe's The Fourth Turning, Tim explores how innovation, distributed education, and new ways of thinking could lay the foundation for a more collaborative and prosperous future.

Why does consuming more news sometimes leave us feeling more divided? Drawing on Ezra Klein's ideas and personal experience, Tim reflects on identity, media, and the surprising freedom found in choosing what we feed our minds.

Can a civilization built on perpetual growth remain sustainable? Drawing on economics, climate change, and long-term thinking, Tim explores why the future may require a fundamentally different way of measuring progress.

Politics often feels like a contest with winners and losers. Drawing on years of negotiating complex contracts, Tim explores how abandoning zero-sum thinking could open the door to more creative and collaborative solutions.

Why has anger become so common? Reflecting on COVID, philosophy, and a memorable country song, Tim explores how separation shapes our understanding of truth, relationships, and one another.

Our ancestors endured hardships we can barely imagine, while today we weigh risks that previous generations never faced. Tim reflects on comfort, resilience, and what it means to live wisely in an uncertain world.

What if the way we think about time influences how we treat the world? Tim reflects on progress, sustainability, and whether time is better understood as an arrow or a circle.