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Alignment: The Rhythm Beneath Systems

When I wrote about alignment in my earlier post, I called it missing focus, the thread that connects action with intention, growth with responsibility, and innovation with purpose. Since then, conversations and reflections from readers have often circled back to a single question: What does alignment really mean? Is it a philosophy, a system, aContinueContinue reading “Alignment: The Rhythm Beneath Systems”

Not a new partner, but a focus on alignment

Note: This article reflects on “Dancing with Paradigms — Could systemic wisdom emerge?”, the inaugural paper in The Fifth Element’s discussion series, originally published on The Fifth Element website. Read the original here. When I first read the discussion paper Dancing with Paradigms — Could systemic wisdom emerge?, I felt both inspired and unsettled. ItContinueContinue reading “Not a new partner, but a focus on alignment”

How Do We Decarbonize Fashion in a Socially Fair Way

https://youtu.be/Qwr6hbXIDFA The question we will unpack today is: How do we decarbonize fashion in a socially fair way? This is a complex question about a complex consumption system. But I am sure you all will agree that the question is no longer about the need to decarbonize or align this complex consumption system with theContinueContinue reading “How Do We Decarbonize Fashion in a Socially Fair Way”

DO NOT BUY A GIFT FOR ME

A gift is defined as something given voluntarily without the expectation of return. It is an act to show love and appreciation or honor an occasion. It is also a gesture of help or favor. But in reality, is it a voluntary act, or is it a part of a system of reciprocity? It isContinueContinue reading “DO NOT BUY A GIFT FOR ME”

Turning Plastic Water Bottles Into Clothes—Is This Addressing the Problem in the Right Way?

A friend asked while referring to a recent article* about bottle2fashion initiative of Danone-Aqua and H&M Indonesia, “Is this addressing the problem in the right way?” Danone and H&M have partnered to turn used plastic bottles into children’s collection under Cleaning-up for the Future campaign, which they plan to sell online. The question asked hereContinueContinue reading “Turning Plastic Water Bottles Into Clothes—Is This Addressing the Problem in the Right Way?”