ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book aims to present a holistic view for innovation with a focus on ecology and society. It addresses each component of the multi-dimensional model of innovation which entails innovations inspired and framed by society, ecology, history and culture. The book describes the unity and interconnection of these forms of innovation; ideas and how one experience space, time and people shaping his/her human memory. It discusses the integration, fusion and fission of ideas co-creating a new model of innovation. The book intends to set the scene for a conceptual model that frames integral innovation. It argues that framing the notion of integral innovation is critical to developing new insights into innovation beyond markets and competition. The book also discusses the co-development of an innovative Individual, Community (or city), Organizational and National (ICON), an essential ingredient and enabler for renewal and enlightenment.
