Worldchanging

Worldchanging is poised to be the Whole Earth Catalog for this millennium. Written by leading new thinkers who believe that the means for building a better future lie all around us, Worldchanging is packed with the information, resources, reviews, and ideas that give readers the tools they need to make a difference. Brought together by Alex Steffen, co-founder of the popular and award-winning web site Worldchanging.com, this team of top-notch writers includes Cameron Sinclair, founder of Architecture for Humanity, Geekcorps founder Ethan Zuckerman, sustainable food expert Anna Lappé, and many others. Renowned designer Stefan Sagmeister brings his extraordinary talents to Worldchanging, resulting in a book that will challenge readers to personally redefine the conversation about the future.

Each chapter offers readers new answers to key questions, such as:
Why does buying locally produced food make sense?
What steps can I take to influence my workplace toward sustainability?
How do I volunteer, advocate, and give more effectively?

From eco-building to responsible shopping, political action to humanitarian relief, Worldchanging puts the power to solve problems into the reader’s hands.

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The Website

Worldchanging.com Check out the website for analysis of the tools, models and ideas for building a better future. The site focuses on resources that help people collaborate and cooperate, asserting that collaborative technologies and cooperative models are the keys to working together more effectively, and that working together is the revolution that is changing the world.

The Podcast

Listen to their favorite examples of cool ideas of innovation, particularly in the developing world. It's amazing what necessity can breed. (How about a flower that turns from white to red in the proximity of a landmine?!) WorldChanging correspondent Alex Steffen speaks to ITConversations.