The Refugee Crisis Is a Sign of a Planet in Trouble
We must shift the structures of society to ensure the Earth remains healthy and everyone has access to a decent livelihood.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, March 8, 2017)
Academia and the Transition to an Ecological Civilization (University of Alberta)
By David C. Korten
This presentation was delivered on January 30, 2017, at the 20th annual International Week, hosted by the Global Education Program at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. A printable PDF version is available HERE.
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For Automation to Benefit Society, It Must Serve Humans, Not Replace Them
We face the prospect of an economy with little need for humans. Advances in artificial intelligence call us to revisit basic questions about work, love, and human purpose.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, February 22, 2017)
Trump’s Coup Attempt Requires Us to Rise Above Position and Party
In the chaos of Trump’s first three weeks in office, we can see a frighteningly coherent agenda—and a national and global emergency.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, Feb 8, 2017)
Take Notice, Trump: We Are Not Protesters – We Are Protectors
When we call ourselves protectors, we cast our role as fulfilling our responsibility to the community that sustains us—not for our personal benefit, but for the benefit of all.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, Jan 25, 2017)
Something Better to Offer Trump Voters Tired of Waiting for Their Turn
A world free of extremes of wealth and poverty in which no one needs to stand in line for a chance at a secure and fulfilling life.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, Jan 11, 2017)
China and the Ecological Civilization
(An earlier version of this paper was prepared for and presented to the 2016 Donghu Forum on Global Governance: Symposium on Green Development and Global Governance, Hauzhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.)
Abstract: We humans are now a truly global species. Our common future depends on our successful transition to an Ecological Civilization that works in […]
Trump Played to Anger, but We Don’t Have to Fall for Divide and Conquer
We’ve been pitted against each other for too long. Now is the time to come together to fix our corrupt political systems.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, Dec 14, 2016)
How Trump’s Extremism May Help Us Expose One of History’s Greatest Political Deceptions
The Great Growth Con promises that economic growth—measured by gross domestic product—will benefit everyone, rich and poor alike.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, Dec 8, 2016)
In Stripping Away Our Hope, Maybe Trump Has Done Us a Favor
The outcome of this election is a wake-up call to action. Now that we know our elected leaders will not save us, let’s get to work.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, Nov 30, 2016)