Reading Response

The Power of Unreasonable People

Out of all the examples discussed, I thought that the Barefoot College example was particularly remarkable and inspiring. We have already discussed the idea that educating local people has the potential to produce more effective solutions, and Barefoot College is a real life example of that. If this method is in fact so incredibly successful, then what are we doing in class? Instead of still trying to learn how to design for other cultures, why are we not focusing all of our energy on learning how to teach what we know to others? With regard to the three types of business models, I thought that the third type of business model, the social business model, has the most potential to affect change. Social businesses have the potential to set an example for all business. As products and services from social businesses become a bigger part of the marketplace, perhaps it will drive all businesses to adopt socially responsible missions.