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“Then came the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
For me and for many others, the stunning attack on the United States
was a wake-up call. In addition to showing us how vulnerable we are,
it brought home the message that too many of us, particularly the
members of the Creative Class, had been living in a world of our own
concerns—selfishly pursuing our own narrow goals with little regard
for others or for broader social issues. We had grown complacent,
even aimless, but also discontent at having become so.”
—Richard Florida, Professor of Regional Economic
Development at Carnegie Mellon University and author of The Rise of
the Creative Class. |
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