David Korten

More humane societies are usually smaller, like the Scandinavian countries and Holland, where it is much easier to reach consensus and cooperation.

But in the past, US companies have been able to increase their profits through downsizing in the US, through colonizing other people's resources, and through the increase of globalization.

So, there is enormous instability in the global economy with a shift of winners and losers.

I've never been in a competition before, and I said I'm going to go. I think - I just love to sing.

My perspective is cultural and world-based. It's always been a global perspective.

In anything, I always give my all. I'm not a good loser.