The top architects live in the Netherlands. They like the flexible building regulations. These top architects create the best architecture, which attracts more great architects.
The Netherlands government changed a condition that created a unique environment for architects.
Switzerland has top bankers (regulations). South-Korea top gamers (broadband penetration), Silicon Valley top tech entrepreneurs (funding/Universities). They all changed one condition to create a perfect environment.
The challenge is to actively decide which condition you’re going to change when you create a community.What are you going to change and why does it matter? The condition has to be one you should create using your resources.
Would a possible answer be something like 4chan? They changed the condition by basically removing almost all moderation and rules and as such have attracted some of the web's most potent meme generators.
Incidentally, looking at the latest news stories on UBS, I'm not so sure that Swiss bankers are the best in the world ;)
Posted by: Tom | Wednesday, 25 February 2009 at 12:16
I never thought about that with 4Chan. Yes I guess you're right with it.
Probably right about Swiss Bankers. I should look up other examples.
Posted by: Richard Millington | Wednesday, 25 February 2009 at 12:22