Happening

This blog is so named to highlight the social, economic and personal change from large hierarchical organisations that are based on products (be they factories, banks, governments, conglomerates) are having to compete with groups of smaller more organic structures more focused on agile services and customized products. It is like the difference between a giant dinosaur and a small flying bird.

In Hong Kong where thousands have been protesting mainly by sit-in's that morphed from Occupy to the Umbrella because the over-reaction of using tear gas, batons and threat of bullets (rubber or otherwise) encouraged even stoic populace to come out. No clear leader exists although the opposing side has labeled the original planners as the evil instigators who deserve to be prosecuted.

It is clear that the government, elite and those with vested interest to uphold a closed political circle, feels threatened by the Umbrella movement. When a beast roars while being bitten by tiny ants, it is because it feels threatened even though it is possible to brush aside the annoying mass by force. Only the use of force encouraged even more annoying bites.

The use of Informatics on the Internet, on screens big and small, to conduct social discussion, open opinions, share needs and news... A consensus that changes and reacts was formed. No clear leader is needed as concepts, ideas, feelings and goals have become the adaptive message that started, fueled and transforms the group. Anyone can join or leave but the strength of combined ambition seems to have sustained a persistent intent to force change.

The birds are scaring the giant because the giant is surprised by their resolute persistence. Change is happening.