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What do Intelligent Communities know that others do not? The Answer:<\/em> <\/em>Epistemic Humility<\/em><\/p>\n

Intelligent Communities like Espoo<\/a> (Finland), Dublin<\/a> (Ohio), Eindhoven<\/a> (The Netherlands),<\/strong> and the current Intelligent Community of the Year, Tallinn<\/a> (Estonia)<\/strong> are no longer just \u201csmart cities.\u201d They have gone at least one level higher.<\/p>\n

In a new series of Podcasts, we ask them when they realized that they had gone from \u201csmart city\u201d to Intelligent Community, and what exactly it means to them. We also ask how they managed to get there. (Spoiler alert: the ICF Method played a role.)<\/p>\n

It is a fascinating, admittedly complex topic to first grasp. Understanding their moment of truth<\/em> holds the key to success for others. Maybe for you. Most places are just unlocking the door to a much greater, more holistic, and sustainable economy. Places are realizing that technology is not enough. And that it can even be harmful if not properly understood. In his book, Machines of Loving Grace<\/em>, John Markoff offers this warning, \u201cThe same technologies that extend the intellectual prowess of humans can displace them as well.\u201d That too is a moment of truth. An awareness of the fluidity of policy and planning around the implementation of technology.<\/p>\n

What is interesting in these conversations is that the cities we work with know this. They are using a multitude of approaches, each incorporating best practices learned from other Intelligent Communities<\/strong>, to solve problems and arrive at a balance. You will hear many different and fascinating answers to the question, \u201cWhat Was Your Moment of Truth?\u201d in these Podcasts. Mainly you will identify a familiar narrative. Step-by-step, Intelligent Communities move through a hierarchy of \u201cchores\u201d to get to that quality of life and realization that they are now on their way to sustainable development. Often the first step is the \u201cTwo B\u2019s,\u201d Broadband and Buy-in. The next step is the mantra of Intelligent Communities, which is what Dana McDaniel, City Manager of Dublin, Ohio, asked at the outset of his city\u2019s journey. \u201cOk. We have the fiber.  What\u2019s next?\u201d <\/p>\n

The story typically moves to moments of spontaneous expression from citizens. The real \u201cBuy-in,\u201d such as when people say they were either coming back there to live or staying in a now-improved community to invest and to live. You know you have gotten to the \u201cmoment\u201d when the type of people who would never have said that before say it.  The \u201cMoment\u201d arrives when investments and companies arrive to set up shop; when investment flows; when people at the university or school system step up to ask, \u201cWhat can WE do?\u201d Or when services to seniors improve dramatically. Or when they were named one of the world\u2019s Smart21<\/em> and knew. \u201cWe just knew,\u201d said one.  <\/p>\n

So What is Epistemic Humility?<\/h2>\n

There is something else that comes through when you speak with truly in-touch leaders: Epistemic Humility<\/em>. <\/p>\n

It is a simple concept. It comes from the fertile mind of philosopher and writer John Kaag by way of Williams James. It means simply, \u201cthat you do not know it all. And that whatever you do<\/em> know might be more provisional than you think.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is simple, but so is the IDEA of hitting a golf ball 150 yards. We learn, if we are foolish enough to take up the game, that even though the ball is not moving on the ground in front of you, that it takes skill to get it to even go 150 yards.  So you are humbled. And no game is more provisional than one\u2019s golf game! So, epistemic humility is learning constantly and conditioning the mind to be flexible. <\/p>\n

Creative leaders realize when they have crossed over into the territory of Intelligent Community. They know when their technology runs beneath everyday life and not on top of its people.  What you will hear in the \u201cMoment of Truth\u201d – over and over \u2013 is the sound of an endless stream of constant improvement. Even when at the top of their game they learn best practices and are watchful. They know that every 2-3 years will require that another adjustment be made. The \u201cMoment of Truth\u201d is really \u201cMoments of Truth.\u201d<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s the truth.<\/p>\n

This remarkable set of conversations with cities, technology leaders and Intelligent Community movement thought leaders is a snapshot of what we mean when we say that you must begin<\/strong><\/em> with \u201cSmart\u201d but end<\/strong><\/em> \u201cIntelligent.\u201d Check it out at: https:\/\/www.intelligentcommunity.org\/podcast<\/a><\/p>\n

Author<\/strong><\/p>\n

Louis Zacharilla<\/strong><\/p>\n

Co-Founder of the Intelligent Community Forum. Louis Zacharilla helped found the Intelligent Community movement. He is the developer of the Intelligent Community Awards program. He is a frequent keynote speaker and a moderator at conferences and events.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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