This sketch of our vision for Rock Creek Institute draws on decades of research and experience supporting innovation to advance wellbeing for people and the planet. This brief list of references, while a sincere effort to honor those who have influenced us and who’s shoulders we stand on, cannot do justice to the 100’s of colleagues and 1000’s of books and articles that have shaped our current understanding of the foundations for becoming Wise Ancestors.
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