Changing our world… what would it take?

Decrease

The existing orientation of our world is egotistic, focused on self…

Changing the world will require a decrease in:

Suffering

Injustice

Oppression

Marginalization

Alienation

Increase

The orientation our world needs is altruistic, focused on others…

Changing the world will require an increase in:

Survivability: Food, water, shelter, clothing, health care, rest, security from threats and danger

Sustainability: education, employment, freedom (religious, political, social, etc), communication, mobility, environmental interaction

What would it take?

Decreasing suffering and increasing sustainability are only responses, not solutions.

Trillions of dollars…

Perception, motivation and choice

Changing the world will require global paradigm shift in:

the perception of the inherent value of each individual

the primary motivation of love

the choices that serve the common good.

Our greatest challenges are our own perceptions, motivations and choices…

A nexus of opportunity?

Global trends are contributing to the development of a nexus of opportunity for changing the world. The forces of globalization, post-industrialization and various post-isms are in the process of converging into a paradigm shift which will result in the greatest opportunity for global change in our generation.

Globalization

Unprecedented connecting and converging.

Post-industrialization

Societies are transitioning and restructuring in ways that require new theory, innovation, technology and dramatic change.

Postmodernism, Post-postmodernism, etc.

Rejection of former structures and principles is being synthesized into a fluid embrace of complexity, diversity, interconnectedness and hope.

We are on the front edge of the greatest paradigm shift in human history.

Our response

By proactively engaging in convergence (relationally, organizationally, infrastructurally) and thoughtfully considering societal trends, we can position ourselves to maximize our influence on the development of a new paradigm which springs out of the current global context and inspires hope for the common aspirations of all humanity.

Connections

Relational, organizational and infrastructural connections are foundational for developing synergistic cooperation.

Changing the world will require connections:

People

Opportunities

Resources

Understanding of context, connection to capacity and development of character required to effect sustainable change.

Changing the world through these connections will require:

Research

Networking

Leadership development