In 1999
The World Institute of Slowness presented a vision for an
entire 'Slow Planet' and a need to teach the world the way
of Slow.
Today
the Institute is acting as a Think-Tank for the Slow
Revolution, and are one of the partners in the creation of
SlowPlanet.com, the global internet hub for the Slow
Revolution.
‘Slow
production’ is another creation of the Institute. This is
all about making the Slow Ideas come into the every day
life of people of the world:
‘You are
what we eat’ according to a common
saying.
The same
principle applies to your
thoughts:
‘You are
what you think’;
Thus at
the Institute we are aiming at bringing consciousness into
the world of producing goods, foods and services for
people. We want goods for people not
consumers!
The
World Institute of Slowness will always have as first
priority to advocate and develop the slow philosopy.
However, the Insitute also have a commercial unit aiming to
develop various slow brands (with or without partners). The
proceeds from the latter will contribute to the
former.
The
World Institute of Slowness will always work by these
values:
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Transparency
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Simplicity
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Consciousness