A Smart Site About Transformation

Check out ChangeThis, a publisher of thought provoking opinion pieces (or "manifestos") on a wide variety of often controversial subjects. Here's an excerpt from the site's own creation manifesto: "We're unique in our ability to consider thoughtful arguments and change long-held beliefs. This flexibility is at the core of our democratic ideals. All too often, though, we're led to change our minds on the basis of charisma, not facts. People are so easily influenced by a charismatic leader, the kind of person we'd be eager to befriend, to have dinner with, to follow. We choose someone based on his personality and then do whatever he tells us to do. It seems easier that way, and we all do it. We do it for the right boss or the right mate or the right political leader. We go to war or create a new product or move to Jonestown. The problem, of course, is that in our electronic universe it's easier than ever for one charismatic demagogue to sway the opinions of millions of people -- without resorting to rational thought, provable assertions or the longterm implications of their efforts." The site seeks to remedy that problem by presenting balanced, intelligent discussions on topics in business, politics, technology, etc. All manifestos are first submitted as proposals and voted on by the community, so in a sense it's like a giant collection of peer-reviewed magazine articles. The site is full of thoughtful ideas and completely ad-free, so take a few moments and browse ChangeThis. Your own manifesto may be waiting.