Chapter 3: Fostering Inclusive Innovation Ecosystems

As we peer into the fog of the future, we see a world shrouded in volatility, change, and conflict. The problems that bedevil us today are wrapped in layers of complexity that defy simple solutions. Yet one thing is clear: We’re all in it together. Our futures are bound to each other.

Long ago, our ancestors saw the world as connected. They envisioned humans as intertwined in the web of life where interdependent relationships between people and nature were assumed and appreciated, even if the actual cause and effect was not quite apparent. Huddled around nighttime campfires, they told tales of people, gods, and animals who interacted and impacted each other, and sometimes even traded identities. These tales shaped cultures and provided a code of conduct for everyday life, often based on values of respect, unity, and harmony.