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We are approaching the biggest ecological collapse in 65 million years. The urgency of this moment demands a different kind of thinking — one that puts life at the centre of every decision. In conversation with Standard Deviation, we explore visions for a regenerative future, and what it means to give back much more than we take.

As a 501c3 nonprofit organization and member of 1% for the Planet, we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses to support our work.

WHAT IF YOU COULD EASILY MOVE YOUR HOUSE TO A NEW COUNTRY? WHAT IF ENTIRE COMMUNITIES COULD POP-UP OR BE EASILY RELOCATED WHEN NEED BE? WHAT IF MORE BUILDINGS WERE DESIGNED TO BE FULLY MOBILE?

The regenerative model is based on the idea that humans, as the dominant force on the planet, learn to be more like the non-human nature systems, learning from the wisdom of life and applying these ideas to the practices of cultural change. A critical principle of life is there is no such thing as waste in nature; everything is broken down and... See more

A new acronym recently emerged to describe the new world we are living in, BANI– Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear and Incomprehensible. The digital acceleration that occurred in the last two years with the pandemic made this concept even more relevant since it clearly expressed the reality many organisations are facing.

How do we move out of this uncomfortable tech-for-tech phase into the Purpose Built Era? The Purpose Built Era is born out of discomfort, restlessness and our innate drive to always ask for more.

Learn about the web3 builders who are solving coordination failures and creating a more regenerative infrastructure for the world using Ethereum. Take the Green Pill!

The Circular Economy—Designing for longevity and reuse of materials beyond the first use