tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-305396722012-01-06T07:58:12.830-08:00Flatout Future collects trends to help leaders get ahead of changes that will directly impact their organizations and communities.Rex Millernoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30539672.post-23400269028793074112007-09-27T06:53:00.001-07:002007-09-28T12:04:03.621-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://millenniummatrix.com/content/blog/uploaded_images/28-days-later-dark-run-small-718468.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 189px;" src="http://millenniummatrix.com/content/blog/uploaded_images/28-days-later-dark-run-small-718464.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The iGeneration shows a marked interest in ancient and mystical practices. At the same time there is declining interest and connection to the traditions and history of their own communities and culture. What are the implications of this declining connection?<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Professor Jos de Haan, from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, <a href="http://www.eur.nl/english/pressroom/detail/article/2177/">released recent research tracking this trend</a>. The research raises interesting questions about the cohesion of current institutions and culture. It challenges educators as well as business, government and church leaders to reconsider the assumptions behind their organizations in terms of social integration and the future nature of our social contract.<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/30539672-2340026902879307411?l=earlywarningnews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rex Millernoreply@blogger.com0