Flocking
How can we change complex systems like divided societies, ecocidal economies or toxic politics? The answer is flocking. When we apply the natural phenomenon of murmuration (flocks of birds moving together) to social systems, we find that a purpose-aligned minority (anything from 5-25%) can move a random crowd towards a common goal, even without coordination. When you join a flock and add your voice - or more powerfully your actions - you amplify a movement. And movements, representing shifting social norms, are what ultimately change complex systems. What’s your flock for good? Is it flocking fantastic? Who else will flock for our future?
— Wayne Visser
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