We used to have big dreams.  I mean REALLY big dreams.  For example, back in the 50’s, they used to dream BIG about the future.  There were dreams of cities under the ocean and in space.  Dreams of rocket travel being routine and fully automated kitchens run by our robot servants.  There were World’s Fairs that showcased the best of bold, innovative thinking.  There were utopian dreams like the building of Disneyland.  What the hell happened?

Where is the bold, innovative thinking now?  Sure, we are building on the old and making what is “now” better.  But where is the far-off look to the future?  Where is the bold and crazy imagination?  Where is the “science-fiction” of today that doesn’t include gratuitous violence?  Where did the World’s Fairs go?  Where can we go to view the latest thinking in design, construction, transportation, entertainment and education…all in the same place?  TED is a good start, but there needs to be more of this, and more inclusive of the "average guy's" ideas.

Let’s challenge ourselves to think a little deeper this week.  Let’s allow our imaginations to wander just a little bit further this week.  Let’s force together two completely different trains of thought and see what comes out the other end this week.  Make a conscious decision to move past the first “right” answer when searching for solutions to problems this week.  Let’s dream big this week.