Kia ora, hello, and welcome to Our World. Our World is a collection of writing about humanity, personal development and economic development – the three core areas that we, as a society, need to constantly work on and improve if we are to change Our World for the better. Set out below is the definitive guide to the articles published on Our World to date. If you enjoy the writings, please subscribe through the email list below of add Our World to your RSS feed. Additionally, you can show your support for Our World by sharing this site with friends and family.
Humanity
At the core of a peaceful and prosperous society is humanity. Humanity is an acknowledgement that we are all born of the same cloth, and we are all sharing the wonders of this world together. It is for that reason that I dedicated 2011 to Building a Better World. Nothing better encompasses my love of humanity more than the joy that comes from those moments of random kindness and interaction, as I write in The Art of Humanity.
At the very heart of humanity is an appreciation of the shared characteristics of human beings. As I explore in On Race and Nationality, these twin ideas are nothing more than artificial human constructs. However, there remains an attitude of superiority among western nations, something I picked up on in my travels to South Africa in 2010. I also discussed this in my article on A Post-Colonial Deconstruction of the FIFA World Cup Vote.
Personal Development
The bulk of writing on Our World deals with issues of personal development. As I grow, I am continually learning about human nature and exploring new methods and new ideas for living a prosperous life. It all starts with the idea of living A Meaningful Life. But before you can live a meaningful life, you need to answer the following question: What’s Your Mission? What about work-life balance? The Four Burners Theory has something to say on that.
On your journey of personal development, Intellectual Honesty is crucial to success. And try not to get caught up in distraction and become part of The iPod Generation. Nor should you forget your personal life either – adapting to the challenges of Modern Love and Living Multiple Lives will test even the most determined person. If all else fails, reflect on how far you have come, and take stock through A Message to My Future Self, and relax, unwind, and travel!
There will be occasions when the going gets tough. Life is not easy, but with some Endurance, a touch of Inspiration, and a little Discipline, you will find your way through.
And if all that fails to provide you with enough insight to further your personal development, then check out the words of wisdom from two people who are living the dream, working and travelling their way around the world. The king of travel-hacking and lifestyle design, Chris Guillebeau; and cubicle dweller turned world explorer, Nomadic Chick.
Economic Development
With a background in commerce, and a keen interest in the economic development of indigenous peoples around the world, I read widely on the topic of economic development. Strong economics can change the world, and I set forth two highly progressive ideas to address inequality within our current economic system in a How to Change the World series. The first two articles cover the concepts of Fluid Shares and Micro Finance. Talking about micro-finance, check out my experience investing with Kiva.
Looking a bit closer to home, I have commented on the Economic Misfortunesexperienced here in New Zealand over the past year, although my Societal Advancement Theory holds that despite the doom and gloom that currently exists around the world, we are actually on a path of constant advancement and this is set to continue. However, some redesign of the economic system is required, and I spell out one possible change in my article on Communal Capitalism.
12 Projects/12 Months
And finally, check out the ambitious list of projects that I am working on over the coming year.
