Macroscope
If we were to make the assumption that the Netherlands is an evolving and interconnected whole, and looked at the country through the lenses of the Macroscope, what would we see? The Macroscope is designed to be that lens - a new way of looking at our society. The aim of the Macroscope is to make visible the undercurrents in society. These undercurrents have a large impact on conflicts, public opinion and political programs. The Macroscope connects different types of data to notice the patterns that emerge. As a lens, the Macroscope uses integral theories, such as Spiral Dynamics Integral, that are specifically equipped to illuminate deep-evolving value systems. With the Macroscope, CHE will provide data that challenges the way in which people look at their society. The Macroscope does not provide ‘instant-truth’; rather, it is designed to trigger discussion and facilitate the emergence of new interpretations.
The Macroscope consists of two parts: the territory monitor, which objectifies the perceptions of inhabitants, and the territory map, which shows socially relevant data and facts. The qualitative perceptions of the territory monitor (Wilber’s LL quadrant) will be combined with the quantitative facts from the territory map (Wilber’s LR quadrant). Combined, the monitor and the map create an image of the vitality of society. Within this knowledge base, one can zoom in on specific postal code areas and browse through different layers of desired data (similar to Google Earth). As the Macroscope can integrate deep societal currents into a rich knowledge bank of information, decision-makers in business and politics will be able to monitor the vital signs in society. This allows them to be aware of the undercurrents in society even before they reach a tipping point and manifest in society.
The Macroscope will be soon online.
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