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The static version of the logo of Future Worlds Center consists of a four multi-centered, overlapping and interconnected circles. The animation reveals that the circles are not isolated, but they convey a dynamic and interlinked system that can take different forms, like the form of a human, a bee, a butterfly, a duck, a fish or a heart. The circles remind us of the interlinked circles in a Plains Indian hoop dance, where each of the interlinked hoops represent a different created realm ... the Two Leggeds, the Four Leggeds, the Swimming People, etc. The logo reflects both the modus operandi of the organization and the fact that its aims, projects and people are also | The static version of the logo of Future Worlds Center consists of a four multi-centered, overlapping and interconnected circles. The animation reveals that the circles are not isolated, but they convey a dynamic and interlinked system that can take different forms, like the form of a human, a bee, a butterfly, a duck, a fish or a heart. The circles remind us of the interlinked circles in a Plains Indian hoop dance, where each of the interlinked hoops represent a different created realm ... the Two Leggeds, the Four Leggeds, the Swimming People, etc. The logo reflects both the modus operandi of the organization and the fact that its aims, projects and people are also | ||
overlapping, interconnected and multi-centered. The logo also reflects an important duality: The understanding that our modern world requires us to work (a) in multicultural environments and (b) in virtual vs. physical environment. | overlapping, interconnected and multi-centered. The logo also reflects an important duality: The understanding that our modern world requires us to work (a) in multicultural environments and (b) in virtual vs. physical environment. | ||
==The surfing metaphor== | |||
[[File:Surfing.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|alt=Logo.|Surfing in front of the waves]] | |||
[[Future Worlds Center]]'s philosophy usually apples the '''surfing metaphor''' to describe how the organization positions its projects. Just like a surfer rides a surfboard on the crest and face of a wave, we are always a little ahead of the others but not too far ahead; we are also not where the wave breaks and becomes violent. In other words, [[Future Worlds Center]] is not an activist organization but an organization that uses intelligence, skills, planning and appropriate tools (i.e., mainly IT) to create opportunities for positive social transformations. Projects are usually positioned right at the edge of where change can happen. Even though we use research to scientifically ground our actions, the focus is in the chronological vicinity of a few years and rarely too far ahead. The reason is to be able to communicate our values and goals with the wider possible communities of stakeholders. | |||
==Living in “multiple” worlds== | ==Living in “multiple” worlds== | ||
