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Over the past few days, there's been a very lively discussion taking place on email, and covering a number of topics. Out of that discussion has emerged one particular suggestion that seems to resonate with a number of people:
The idea is that we could create an art installation in a public gallery, consisting of a number of large mind-maps or geographic maps. Each map would seek to capture an aspect of the global movement to create global abundance.
For example, one possible map would be a geographic one, combining regional data on infant mortality rate (IMR) with successful grassroots interventions (e.g. an Epicenter created by The Hunger Project). This would show, very clearly, the areas of the world where necessary action is being taken, vs those areas where additional intervention is required.
Another possible map would be an X-Y graph of major NGOs, plotting output, in terms of number of lives elevated out of extreme poverty (Y-axis) against input, in terms of $ budget (X-axis). This would identify very clearly where donors can get the most bang for their buck.
Each map would have a webcam permanently trained on it, so as to facilitate access by the global community. The web-site would have a feedback facility, allowing registered members to make suggestions for new maps.
In terms of cost, the main expense would be the salary of the curator, but it seems reasonably likely that volunteers could be found for that purpose…. in this community, for example ;-)
All the best,
Patrick
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