Key 1: Away
“More appears like less by simply moving it far, far away.”
Moving something away creates the ”out of sight out of mind” mentality that appears to be simple. The idea of outsourcing work uses this principle. If a US company can hire workers in India to do the work for them at a lower price, and then turn around and sell the product of the work, it certaintly makes the work infinitely easier. Outsourcing has become very popular due to the appealing nature of having someone else complete the work at a lower rate, however there are many negative implications involved in this process such as quality, security and social issues. It is important to be aware of the risks involved in moving something away in order to gain simplicity, so that it can be determined whether it is truly benefincial.
Key 2: Open
“Openness simplifies complexity.”
Being open is a high-stakes gamble. There are many risks involved but there are potentially also many rewards to be made from openness. Being open involves having free access to products or services which can directly benefit the greater good. However, in our capital-driven world, demands can prevent this openness from taking place and it slows down the progression of society as a whole.
Key 3: Power
“Use less, gain more.”
Power, or energy is something that we take for granted until it is limited. When we are young, we think little about our health. We take it for granted because we feel energetic and don’t consider our limitations. As we age, we begin to look more cautiously at how we obtain and maintain energy (i.e. what we eat, how often we exercise, etc.) This way of thinking applies also to the devices we use, and the resources required to give them energy. We didn’t consider the limitations when resources were abundant but now that we are beginning to see the effects of taking our non-renewable natural resources for granted we are starting to become more cautious in how we use them. By using less, we gain more in the long run. Having a sense of urgency is important, as well as knowing your limitations and working within constraints.
