Benjamin Ferencz's heroic career has been promoting and instituting a single truth, "law over war" for more ...
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Benjamin Ferencz's heroic career has been promoting and instituting a single truth, "law over war" for more than 70 years. As one of the international legal community's living treasures, and one of the architects of the International Criminal Court, Ben is responsible for putting the concept of "crimes against humanity" into law. As a Nuremburg prosecutor, he was tasked with bringing to trial the Nazi death squad leaders that killed over 1,000,000 people. Not content with merely the defendants themselves, he put their crimes, and society itself, on trial, holding us to a new standard of international justice, a legacy that remains.
Law is an agreement that allows humans to transcend war. Our laws, norms, and social agreements create an inevitable path forward to making the world work for 100% of humanity.
The survival and life strategy work of Buckminster Fuller, 20th century architect, systems theorist, author, designer, ...
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The survival and life strategy work of Buckminster Fuller, 20th century architect, systems theorist, author, designer, inventor and futurist, and the man who coined the term Spaceship Earth, is at the heart of our campaign.
Our question, #IsThereEnough, is a doorway to his World Game question that asks how we make the world work for 100% of humanity, producing wealth, and survival, for all of us.
"We are all unique
and we are all connected"
"Poverty Inc." is a thought-provoking documentary that challenges conventional notions about international aid and its impact on poverty-stricken communities.
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Group Partners is a premier change agency for enterprises and institutions, that examines the general and situationally specific questions of change that suggest that if we pose the wrong questions, we solve the wrong problem
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Known for its live, dynamic, interactive moderated discussion and strategy it calls Structured Visual Thinking TM, Group Partners has pioneered (and shared with the world) a unique set of problem solving tools that amplify the work of this conversation.
In Tom Chi's thought-provoking TED Talk, "Everything is Connected," he delves into the intricate web of interconnectedness that underpins our universe. Chi elucidates how adopting a systems thinking approach allows us to perceive the profound interdependencies between various elements of our world.
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Drawing on examples ranging from biological systems to human societies, he illustrates how seemingly disparate phenomena are intricately linked, often influencing each other in profound and unexpected ways. Chi emphasizes the importance of recognizing these connections not only for understanding the complexities of our world but also for driving innovation and solving complex challenges.
Life lives in the conversation
Kelton’s work suggests that government deficits are able to be used for creating wealth ...
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Stephanie Kelton's book "The Deficit Myth" presents a groundbreaking exploration of modern monetary theory, challenging traditional economic beliefs about government deficits. Drawing on her expertise as an economist, Kelton debunks the widely held notion that deficits are always detrimental and argues that they can, in fact, be essential for a thriving economy. With lucid explanations and real-world examples, she dismantles misconceptions surrounding government spending, taxes, and the role of deficits in shaping economic policies. Kelton offers a fresh perspective, advocating for a paradigm shift in economic thinking, where a better understanding of deficits can lead to more informed and progressive policymaking, addressing urgent issues such as income inequality and climate change.
Letter from Birmingham Jail, one of Martin Luther King’s most famous pieces of expression, written at a pivotal ,...
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Letter from Birmingham Jail, one of Martin Luther King’s most famous pieces of expression, written at a pivotal moment in civil rights history, suggests, in the clearest possible terms, that any injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere. This #IsThereEnough campaign is about human lives, all human lives, and the rights to life and liberty that everyone has, no matter their country, race or religion. "It is not possible to be in favor of justice for some people and not be in favor of justice for all people." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Dancing Guy video is a viral social experiment, demonstrating the impact of one person's leadership and authenticity. ...
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The Dancing Guy video is a viral social experiment, demonstrating the impact of one person's leadership and authenticity. It starts with a lone dancer at a music festival, inspiring others to join him. As the movement gains momentum, it becomes a symbol of courage and community-building. The video reminds us of the power of taking the lead and being genuine, encouraging viewers to consider their role in initiating positive change in their lives and society.
Mariana Mazzucato addresses the growing concern about capitalism and a counter movement embracing socialism. ...
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Mariana Mazzucato addresses the growing concern about capitalism and a counter movement embracing socialism. “There’s all sorts of different ways to do capitalism. There’s the kind of maximization of shareholder value. There’s the more stakeholder value perspective. . . that fundamentally affects how public and private come together. That’s what I think need complete rebooting rather than to start calling things socialism.”
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Steven Spielberg's six-part series "Why We Hate" delves deep into the complex and enduring emotion of hatred, exploring its roots,...
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Steven Spielberg's six-part series "Why We Hate" delves deep into the complex and enduring emotion of hatred, exploring its roots and manifestations across cultures and history. Through thought-provoking interviews, personal stories, and expert analysis, the series aims to understand the psychological, sociological, and evolutionary factors that contribute to hatred's existence. Spielberg and his team examine how hatred is learned and propagated, as well as the role of media and technology in exacerbating its spread. "Why We Hate" offers a gripping and informative exploration, seeking to foster empathy, understanding, and dialogue as a means to combat this destructive force and build bridges toward a more compassionate and tolerant society.
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The Apollo 13 mission, launched in 1970, is a remarkable tale of human ingenuity and cooperation.. ...
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The Apollo 13 mission, launched in 1970, is a remarkable tale of human ingenuity and cooperation. When an oxygen tank explosion jeopardized the crew's return to Earth, NASA faced a life-threatening crisis. To ensure their safe return, the astronauts and mission control had to forge an unprecedented agreement, working together under immense pressure. With limited resources and communication challenges, they collaboratively devised ingenious solutions. Clear communication and shared goals were crucial in overcoming the obstacles, allowing the crew to navigate the spacecraft manually and improvise a safe reentry. The triumph of Apollo 13 demonstrates how unity, teamwork, and mutual understanding can turn disaster into a shining example of human determination and resilience in the face of adversity.
LEARN MORE"In order to make the right decisions, we have to know what's true."
Hans Rosling, a renowned global health expert, had a unique and optimistic perspective on the population of Earth. He believed that while the world's population is growing, it is not an imminent crisis as commonly portrayed. Rosling argued that as societies develop and become healthier, with improved living standards and access to education and healthcare, birth rates tend to decline. He emphasized the importance of understanding the demographic transition,
where populations stabilize as countries progress. Rosling's data-driven approach and captivating presentations demonstrated that addressing poverty and empowering women were crucial steps to achieving a sustainable and balanced global population, encouraging a more hopeful outlook for the future.
Yuval Noah Harari's groundbreaking book "Sapiens" takes readers on a captivating journey through...
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Yuval Noah Harari's groundbreaking book "Sapiens" takes readers on a captivating journey through the history of humankind. With unparalleled storytelling and rigorous research, Harari traces the origins and evolution of Homo sapiens, exploring critical milestones that shaped our species' destiny. From the Cognitive Revolution that sparked our ability to create myths and cooperate in large numbers to the Agricultural Revolution that revolutionized our societies, Harari offers a thought-provoking analysis of how Homo sapiens became the dominant force on Earth. Moreover, he delves into the impact of cultural fictions, money, and empires, challenging conventional beliefs about progress and humanity's future.
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Victor Frankl's profound book "Man's Search for Meaning" recounts his harrowing experiences as a Holocaust...
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"Man's Search for Meaning" recounts his harrowing experiences as a Holocaust survivor and delves into the quest for purpose and significance in life. Through poignant narratives from his time in concentration camps, Frankl illustrates how even amid unimaginable suffering, individuals can find meaning by embracing their freedom of inner choice and attitude. He introduces his therapeutic approach, Logo therapy, emphasizing that meaningfulness arises when we find a purpose beyond ourselves. By connecting existential philosophy with real-life accounts, Frankl imparts invaluable insights on resilience, human spirit, and the capacity to transform suffering into a catalyst for personal growth and meaning.
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"Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt." In this insightful work, Brooks ...
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"Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt." In this insightful work, Brooks explores the corrosive impact of political polarization and contempt in modern society. Drawing on research and personal experiences, he advocates for a more compassionate and empathetic approach to engaging with those who hold differing views. Brooks emphasizes the power of love and understanding in bridging divides and fostering productive dialogue. By encouraging people to overcome animosity and seek common ground,
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"we are all ok"
Ken Windes was an American triumph story few have heard. For those that have, it defies belief, and yet it is completely true. Ken freed himself from the maximum security prison at Marion, Illinois, one of the toughest prisons in America, in the late 1960's,. He did not leave by escape through a tunnel, as he had dreamed of, but with the intervention and collaboration of his mentor, Dr Martin Gruder, a young psychologist avoiding service in the Vietnam War. Together, they transformed an entire prison community and gave new hope to a generation of young men.
Their results were so precise and life-changing, that while Ken was still a registered convict, the pair traveled to prisons throughout the country teaching their methods to other prison professionals. Eventually, the transformed prison-trained psychologist Ken Windes was released, years before his legal path to parole. When he emerged from prison life, Windes founded The Game Academy and moved his practice to workshop forums helping people liberate themselves from, as Ken would say, "the prison walls of their mind". #IsThereEnough is a global application of one of Windes' core ideas.
Paul Polman, a prominent business leader and former CEO of Unilever, has been a strong advocate for sustainability and'...
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Paul Polman, a prominent business leader and former CEO of Unilever, has been a strong advocate for sustainability and the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He has emphasized the urgent need to address the "Sustainable Development Goal deficit," which refers to the significant gap between the progress made towards achieving the SDGs and the ambitious targets set for a more sustainable future. Polman has argued that businesses, governments, and society must take immediate and transformative action to bridge this deficit.
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"More from Less" presents a compelling perspective on how technological progress and human ingenuity can,...
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Andrew McAfee's book "More from Less" presents a compelling perspective on how technological progress and human ingenuity can drive environmental sustainability. McAfee argues that contrary to conventional beliefs, we can achieve economic growth and resource conservation simultaneously. He illustrates how innovation and technological advancements have enabled us to produce "more from less," meaning we can meet our growing needs while reducing resource consumption and environmental impact. By examining historical trends and present-day data, McAfee showcases how the dematerialization of the economy, renewable energy adoption, and efficiency gains have paved the way for a more sustainable future.
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global objectives adopted by the United Nations in 2015. They serve as ...
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global objectives adopted by the United Nations in 2015. They serve as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by the year 2030. The SDGs cover a wide range of interconnected issues, including eradicating hunger, promoting quality education, ensuring clean water and sanitation, promoting gender equality, fostering sustainable economic growth, and combating climate change. The importance of the SDGs lies in their comprehensive and holistic approach to tackling the world's most pressing challenges. By addressing social, economic, and environmental issues in an integrated manner, the SDGs promote collaboration among governments, businesses, communities, and individuals to create a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future for generations to come.
Franklin D. Roosevelt's Fireside Chats were a series of radio broadcasts delivered by the U.S. President during the 1930s ...
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Fireside Chats were a series of radio broadcasts delivered by the U.S. President during the 1930s and 1940s. These intimate and informal talks served as a groundbreaking means of communication, enabling Roosevelt to directly address the American public and foster collaboration during challenging times. FDR explained complex government policies, outlined his New Deal programs, and provided reassurance and encouragement during the Great Depression and World War II. The Fireside Chats established a sense of trust and connection between the President and the citizens, fostering a shared understanding of the nation's issues and inspiring collective efforts to overcome hardships. The chats facilitated open dialogue and helped build a stronger sense of national unity, ultimately promoting collaboration and solidarity.
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Frederick Matthias Alexander was not primarily known for his pioneering work in the field of the Alexander Technique....
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Frederick Matthias Alexander was primarily known for his pioneering work in the field of the Alexander Technique. Born in 1869, he was an Australian actor who faced vocal and breathing difficulties during his performances. To overcome these challenges, he developed a unique method that focused on posture, movement, and body awareness. The Alexander Technique aims to re-educate individuals on how to use their bodies more efficiently and naturally, thereby improving overall physical and mental well-being. While Alexander's work is distinct from reflexology, both disciplines share an interest in enhancing body awareness and promoting a better understanding of how physical actions impact our health and functioning.
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The question of #IsThereEnough has an entirely new twist when it comes to Seinfeld. How much Seinfeld was #enough, ...
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The question of #IsThereEnough has an entirely new twist when it comes to Seinfeld. How much Seinfeld was #enough, was the key question for an artist responsible for bringing his audience a rare thing of value that is arguably one of the 10 greatest entertainment phenomena of all time. Jerry is asked by Oprah Winfrey in this video, "why did you end Seinfeld?" and his clear and articulate answer reveals that the things we value most are the things we do not have enough of. Jerry wanted his audience to experience that value at its highest capability.
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Money & You has become one of the most consequential and influencial developers of human transformational talent of the last 50 years, on a global scale and perspective. It has trained over 100,000 graduates who are now in leadership positions throughout the world in dozens of disciplines, including business, government and social impact. Money & You is a global leadership game, purposely and artfully seeming to be about money, and our relationship to it. It is, instead, a journey to self discovery and the way we collaborate with others.It is the most vivid way possible for anyone to truly understand, in a group environment, that wealth is not money, and money is not wealth, a difference that matters in survival and standard of living. It is also the fastest way for any team to accelerate productive relationship results.
The program was founded in 1979 by Marshall Thurber, Bobbi DePorter, two groundbreaking pioneers in combining entrepreneurship with social impact education, and Dame Doria Cordova, who is leading it to this day. It is based on the interactive experiential learning principles of super teaching, and masters the ability to meaningfully incorporate complex and specific principles from the work of Buckminster Fuller, Edwards Deming, and Ilya Prigogene, Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry 1977, among a number of others. Using ground breaking experiential education methods, these complex systems thinkers became visceral and accessible to anyone. This #IsThereEnough campaign carries much of its core essence and many of its principles.
