For decades, development has been measured by ranking countries against one another. This article argues that such comparisons are no longer viable—and proposes universal, non-comparative benchmarks grounded in planetary boundaries, human dignity, and adaptive capacity as a new foundation for global progress.
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The Global Ocean Institute is a bold proposal for a NASA-scale organization dedicated to ocean exploration, climate resilience, and long-term planetary stewardship—transforming humanity’s relationship with the sea.
The Virtual United Nations is a practical blueprint for updating global governance for the digital age. It outlines how mobile-first participation, stakeholder-driven design, and strong anti-capture safeguards can make international cooperation faster, more inclusive, and more resilient.
Natural fibre wigs reimagine hair as a plant-based, breathable, and culturally respectful material. This article explores how agricultural by-products become wearable hair with real market potential.
Guardians of the Palms shows how Hawai‘i can slow the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle using affordable, community-led methods that protect palms, culture, and livelihoods.
What if the next breakthrough is not a new technology, but a shared way for people to see, reason, and act together. Collective Flourishing reframes progress as coordination, not innovation alone.