“Worldview” is the way we see, interpret and plan the world and our future. For over two hundred years we have lived in a world with cheap and abundant resources that led to the experience and expectation of growth and continued progress. If there were limits, we paid little attention to them. That has been what I call “Worldview One.” It was great while it lasted.
Now it is time for “Worldview Two.” The limits being imposed by energy supplies that are harder to find and more expensive, by a climate that brings more extreme events sooner than expected, and by many other resource constraints must be placed at the center of our attention. “Growth” and “progress” will have new meanings going forward. There is a lot of work to be done.
My goal here is to promote understanding of Worldview Two, help people plan and advise about it, and foster the exchange of new ideas for this emerging world.
This site is still under construction. Please check back soon.
Time to Change the Worldview
Whenever we make plans, there are always assumptions about how things will work, and the nature of the world we are planning into. The usual framework is that what we’ve experienced in the recent past will be pretty much what we’ll see going forward, with some improvements along the way. The hardest thing is to notice what’s been hiding in plain sight… more >>
Reasonable Actions for the New World
If having a proper worldview is important for individuals, it is essential for people who give advice. Most financial advisors (and their clients) start from the perspective that money and numbers are the most important part of the planning process. However, among the factors that give rise to satisfaction and happiness in life, relationships, community, health, and a sense of personal control are all more important than the amount of money someone has.
Who Am I?
I’m Dick Vodra, a financial and life planner in McLean, VA. I’ve been active in writing and speaking about Peak Oil and related issues for most of the past decade. To learn more, or to be sure you are notified when this site and Worldview Two Planning are in full operation, please contact me at rvodra@worldviewtwo.com.
