… Though we in Britain have been luck to have seen progress over the last 200 years or so, as the society has become more secular, brought about by a few reformers in every generation, many of them women freethinkers, there are many religious conservatives who try to prevent further progress, and would gladly undo many of those reforms. We need women able to cut through the traditional preaching and stereotyping of men and women that lead to so much macho violence in society – the abuse of women a …

… However, while the world is opening up, it is also closing it's borders… millions of people are forced out of places or inhibited from becoming productive members of society - discrimination based on place of birth, on sexual orientation, ideology, skin colour, disability... These current patterns need to be challenged. However, change doesn't happen from the outside. At Citizens without Borders we strongly believe that we cannot make any type of lasting change in our world without first critica …

… We intend to be affiliated with the Society for Humanistic Judaism, and members of various local organizations including the Jewish Community Relations Council. If you are uncomfortable with liturgy that refers to a higher power, you will feel welcome in our community. Our backgrounds may be different, and we may not speak in one voice—but that's what makes us an exciting, vibrant community. We invite you to come and see for yourself. For More information on Jewish Humanists and the model for ou …

… A society of spiritual practitioners where people can practise together is also very beneficial as motivation, understanding and a more powerful spiritual atmosphere develops. People are ready to begin mystic practice if they feel a deep longing to uncover their true Self, or achieve an aspect of it such as inner liberation, intuitive knowledge of truth, peace, pure love, or the merger into the universal organism, working for the spiritual upliftment of humanity. People may also be ready if they …

… If co-operatives were to become the dominant working environment then the currently dominating influence of multinational corporations would be transferred to the people and a real democratic society could emerge .     Co-operatives offer us A democratic alternative Equal influence ability Sustainability Ensures the pursuit of common interests Greater political influence and accountability A balanced democratic society      Being the change If existing corporations are …

… In order for us to make the shift, we first need to gain full vision and understanding of the many interlinking systems which form our planet and society.If we are to gain this insight, we need the ability to do so. Providing and facilitating this ability is the ultimate goal and purpose of The Open Computing Initiative. The technology requirements behind such a huge and complex task are far beyond our current capabilities. For this reason there is a real need for what TOCI represents.  

… The commons can also include ‘public goods’ such as public space, public education, health and the infrastructure that allows our society to function (such as electricity or water delivery systems). There also exists the ‘life commons’, e.g. the human genome.” (Wikipedia) Our Purpose To benefit society by enhancing individual and collective competences in the protection, governance, and cultivation of commons, as an autonomous partner to the private and public sectors.  

… They have greatly increased the life-expectancy of those of us who live in 'advanced' countries, but they have destabilized society, have made life unfulfilled, have subjected human beings to indignities, have led to psychological suffering (in the Third World to physical suffering as well) and have inflicted severe damage on the natural world." (Theodore Kaczynski ) The more moderate Reform Luddism recognizes the many benefits of the evolving industrial society and embraces the inevitability of …

Artists and scientists ... let's meet up to see if there's any space for collaboration and cross-polination of ideas. Let's explore ways in which we can work together and/or broaden each others' horizons. We can examine the role of modern science with society - and ways that art can explore ideas in science. Maybe we can tap into the Wellcome collection, Radiolab, Arts Catalyst and other projects that deal with philosophy, science and the human experience. Who we are: We are a group of open mind …

… This group is for those that no longer choose to be led by the illusions that have been fed to us by society. We are here now to help each other to train develop and teach as powerful and congruent individuals so we may become more than we can imagine. Not for self serving purposes or for the desire of prestige or fame but rather for the support and nourishment of a world that needs healing and a new way of living. This is about working with each other to be better off from every interaction we …