Black Swans don’t fly from nowhere
In the 21st century, characterized by access to knowledge, and intensive intellectual, technological and industrial development, in other words: in the realities of a global village, is there even a point to talking about black swans events? Or will we be surprised by the effects of our negligence: ignoring warnings, growing indifference, lack of critical thinking and a seared conscience?
Today, more than ever, we need rebels with beautiful minds, who challenge the status quo. Only due to them, black swans do not fly from nowhere.
Originally published in Forbes 15.04.2020; written by Joanna Rubin, based on conversation & insights from Zofia Dzik the investor and innovator, the Founder of the Humanites Institute and CET CENTER FOR ETHICS OF TECHNOLOGY, and the member of many supervisory boards of listed companies. She publishes in Forbes, Harvard Business Review and Newsweek.
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