INTRODUCTION
“Tychiformation” is a term that I coined in December of 1998. It is derived from the Greek “tychi” meaning “future”, and “forma” meaning “shape” to signify “shaping the future”.
We participate every day in shaping our collective destiny as each of us pursues his own ulterior motives. For example, many of us endeavor to own bigger homes and bigger cars, without giving much thought as to how fulfilling our wishes could impact the environment and the long term chances for the survival of future generations. Institutions and governments also shape the future by their action. This is exemplified by the present US administration’s actions that are proclaimed to be aimed at fighting terrorism and spreading democracy in the world.
Tychiformation however, is conceived to shape the future in certain ways that are different from the ways in which prevailing conditions tend to shape the future. Tychiformation proposes a more purposeful and strategically oriented rational approach to shaping the future. It also envisages the application of democracy by directly involving the general public in shaping the future. This book expounds the concept of tychiformation and explores the potential for its application. |
