...the Guardians of the Earth, or maybe the Masters of their Domains, or......
Branson is wondering, in other words, whether an entrepreneur could not sort out the world's problems better than politicians.
Last month on his Necker island he hosted a conference on this theme. His idea is to create a world council of 'Elders' — a kind of United Nations of the great, the good and the rich — to tackle issues such as conflict and global warming. He says he has the backing of Kofi Annan and Nelson Mandela. It is either the kind of leap of imagination that singles out great entrepreneurs or an act of childish hubris.
but...
Branson is not interested in seeking political office — 'too like school' — nor does he have much to do with politicians.
Too cool for school more like it.
And after lunch he will solve the worlds educational problems,...........sort of...
Meanwhile, Branson is setting up his own university, which will teach students about the causes of world conflict and social issues and which will move like a traveling circus around the world's trouble spots.
Kind of like own Green Lantern Corps...
He says that initially he will admit 600 students and they will get first-class tuition from his 'Elders'. Neatly, they, in turn, will be unpaid researchers for the Elders.
...or not...
The campuses will be 'tented structures', pitched in different countries, already being designed by the Virgin events manager, and students will pay to be admitted, making the venture self-financing.
Because, of course, where else would the financing come from.....hmmm...
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