by Ross Bishop There is a pattern in business organizations (corporations and corporate associations) that becomes noticeable as they increase to a certain size. Regardless of their founding intention, their instinct for self-preservation overwhelms any vestige of concern for interests outside the organization, and this intensifies as the organization grows. Whether it is the tobacco industry, big oil,Read more
by Ross Bishop Imagine every culture as composed of two spheres. In the West, there are the financial-capitalist sphere and the spiritual sphere. They aren’t distinct; they merge all over the place, but for the sake of our discussion, let’s treat them as separate. Each sphere has its core set of values. America has a vast capitalist sphereRead more
by Ross Bishop If you look out at the horizon, you will see the storm clouds gathering for the end of the era of rational thought that has dominated Western society for the past 400 years. There’s nothing wrong with rationality; it’s just that its scope is too limited to meet the needs of a compassionate society. AlongRead more
by Ross Bishop We live in a society where the most respected people gain recognition by reaching the top of the metaphysical mountain. Our highest honors go to those individuals who “succeed” by overcoming obstacles that have defeated lesser men. This is true in business, sports, politics, medicine and everything in between. Wealth and power are awarded toRead more