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                 Q1: 
              I have also been studying TRIZ, the "Theory of Inventive
              Problem Solving" developed by G. Atlshuller who lived in the
              Soviet Union (and died in 1998). One of the post powerful tools of
              TRIZ is the Theory of Technological Evolution. With it, you can
              predict the next stages of technological development. I believe
              that the Spiral Dynamics model comes closest to a "theory of
              social evolution" which I would love to work on. Do you know
              if anyone is working on the Graves Model and problem solving
              systems like TRIZ?  
              Paul 
               
              Q2: 
              I am concluding some research into the impact of downsizing and
              have used the 'map' as a framework to examine management response
              to this. Are there any papers on the topic from a Gravesian
              perspective? If so I would be interested in the references and the
              general area of study and if possible where copies of such
              literature might be obtained. Thank you for any assistance you
              might be able to offer. 
              Rod 
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