Design from hierarchy to heterarchy

The fundamental challenge of sustainability goes far beyond that of environmentalism. The question is whether we can fulfill our unique potential as human beings, to understand our behaviour and its consequences. 

A hierarchical structure gives voice to a few, whereas a connected and more resilient heterarchy opens up involvement by many imaginative minds, and may be better able 

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