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A Note to My Subscribers and Followers - Important Updates on the Direction of That Better World

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Hello Dear Readers, First, I want to acknowledge and welcome the recent surge of new subscribers. Welcome and thanks for being here! Today's newsletter covers critical ground: A brief overview of That Better World A major shift in focus for That Better World A quick update on the book The Courage to Build a Better World An INCREDIBLY important resource for anyone involved in, wanting to join, or ready to support a project or movement A Brief Overview of That Better World Just as the name suggests, this channel is dedicated to building a better world and creating a better future for younger generations. We focus on four main areas: Equality: Collaborative democratic action, rooted in social equity, is the key to building a better world. Not just in the voting booth—but in our homes, our workplaces, and our communities. Economy: A purpose-driven, collaborative wellbeing economy isn't just possible. It's necessary for the future survival of humankind and all lif...
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Part 6: Building That Better World

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"Never underestimate the power of intrinsic values. They inspire every struggle for a better world." George Monbiot "You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for his own improvement and, at the same time, share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those to whom we think we can be most useful." Marie Curie
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Ch. 50 Blueprint for That Better World

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  Building a Better World: A Blueprint for Action Core Principles Democratic Participation : "We the People" must reclaim our responsibility as active citizens rather than passive spectators. Long-Term Thinking : This is a 30-year strategy—a marathon, not a sprint. Alignment Over Agreement : Focus on shared goals rather than shared opinions to enable effective collaboration. Cultural Transformation : Change begins with education and shifting our cultural beliefs, values, and behaviors. Collaborative Economy : Moving from extractive capitalism to cooperative, democratic economic models. Ecological Regeneration : Addressing climate change while creating new opportunities and shared prosperity. Phase 1: Foundation (Years 1-5) Education & Cultural Shift Share knowledge about cooperative economics, climate solutions, and democratic participation Challenge old beliefs that are products of disinformation Build online and offline communities focused on shared learni...
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Ch. 49 The Way of Equality

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"The Earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it." - Chief Joseph As we conclude Part 5: Equality - The Way of Building a Better World, let's reflect on what we've learned. In a world where "We the People" has become little more than a whispered echo from a forgotten parchment, we are left with a choice... Continue as passive spectators in our own demise or reclaim the revolutionary promise that birthed a nation.  The wealthy fear only one thing—not taxes, not regulation, but us—united, purposeful, and awake to our own power.  As Chief Joseph observed, "The Earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it."  Yet today, that mother is being slowly poisoned while her children fight over who deserves her gifts. It seems that we are oblivious to the fact that our collective survival depends not on competition, but on something far more radical: genuine democracy. A genuine democra...
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Intro/Invitation to Hylo

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Connection Engine: Where Communities Unite for Real Change Feeling stuck while Washington stalls? There's a better way forward – together. Our world faces urgent challenges that won't wait for government action. Climate change continues accelerating, and economic inequality keeps widening.  But here's the good news: we don't need to wait for top-down solutions. The real power for change has always been in our communities. The missing piece? A way to connect all our efforts. That's why we created Connection Engine – to bring together over 300 movements that are currently working separately.  We use the free, open-source Hylo platform and follow three simple principles: Focus on transformation, not just resistance Find alignment, even without perfect agreement Take practical action instead of endless discussion About Hylo  https://www.hylo.com/about/ Unleashing the capacity of purpose-driven groups to change the world Hylo is open-source, non-profit, and dri...
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Ch. 48 Ordain and Establish

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"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." - The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America These are the words that begin our nation's founding document. They are not merely an introduction or a stylistic flourish, they are a declaration of purpose and promise.  But what does it mean to "ordain and establish?" The nature of these words offers us an insight into our role and responsibility as citizens. To ordain means to order or decree. But it also carries the weight of predestination. Something decreed, predetermined, or inevitable.  When the framers used this word, they were setting forth not just a government structure but a vision. A promise of what America ...
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Ch. 47 Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and Our Posterity

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"Ordaining of laws in favor of one part of the nation to the prejudice and oppression of another is certainly the most erroneous and mistaken policy…An equal dispensation of protection, rights, privileges, and advantages, is what every part is entitled to, and ought to enjoy.” - Benjamin Franklin The Preamble to the United States Constitution makes a powerful commitment to "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity." This pledge transcends time, binding generations together in a common pursuit of freedom. Today, however, we find ourselves confronting a difficult question... are we honoring this foundational promise? The Historical Foundation The American Revolution emerged from a fundamental struggle for liberty. Colonists rebelled against British rule because they were subjected to taxation without representation, a violation of what they considered their inherent rights. They envisioned creating not just a temporary solution to their immediate prob...
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