Welcome to the resource page for the 2040 movie. If you have any questions about the content on programs referenced on this page or would like to discuss further follow-up facilitation and training sessions with your community, please e-mail Scott Henson at [email protected].
One of the great challenges of our time is getting the full picture of what is happening in the world. With mainstream media and social networks focused on keeping our attention with salacious headlines and fear, it’s not always easy to see the progress we are making at the same time we face so many challenges in the important areas of health and social, racial, gender and environmental justice. And some times everyday heroes are the the ones we need to hear from the most. The following are great resources for progress in all of these areas.
Future CrunchTheir tagline: “If we want to change the story of the human race in the 21st century, we have to change the stories we tell ourselves.” About the team: We are a group of scientists, artists, researchers and designers who believe that science and technology are the most powerful drivers of hum an progress. We’re determined to share that story. Our expertise ranges from political economy, genetics, urban planning and zoology, to music, painting and philosophy. We use our diverse skills and knowledge to provide unexpected perspectives on the state of the world in 2020.
**Reasons to Be Cheerful** Started by Talking Heads front man David Byrne, who believes in the power of approaching the world with curiosity—in art, in music, in collaboration and in life. Under the banner of Byrne’s non-profit organization, Arbutus, Reasons to be Cheerful embodies this sensibility, applying it now to the future of our world. Through stories of hope, rooted in evidence, Reasons to be Cheerful aims to inspire us all to be curious about how the world can be better, and to ask ourselves how we can be part of that change.
**Greater Good Magazine** This is the site I sent you in the chat link when we were talking about how tough the pandemic is on kids (and everyone). The team at Berkley is focused on promoting science-based insights on how increase human potential and well-being. A lot of their focus recently has been on building resilience to address the huge challenges of of our time (pandemic, racial justice, environmental crisis, etc.).
**Good News Network** This is an aggregator site that pulls together the feel good stories from all over the globe. They have been around since 1997 so likely you have come across them in the last 23 years! One of my favorite feature stories in the app is the “this day in history” where you can always learn something completely awesome that happened in human history on a given day.
**SomeGoodNews** This YouTube channel is just pure fun and joy with John Krasinski. You may have seen when the Hamilton cast surprised a young girl by performing on Zoom earlier this year (click here and fast forward to 8:30 and be amazed!).
Climate Justice & The Episcopal Church (PDF). Podcasts, books, movies, websites and so much more for you and your congregation. A great list of resources to dive in further and learn more.
**Awakening the Dreamer** Attend a free online workshop to take an honest look at the challenging state of the world, reflect, and discover opportunities to create a new future where you have a key role to play.
**Reversing Global Warming: Introduction to Project Drawdown.** Through videos and group activities, you will learn about a comprehensive plan to reverse global warming from Project Drawdown—a scientific study that identified 100 solutions that together, could actually reverse global warming by 2050. These solutions encompass the energy we use, the food we eat, and the cities we live in. By the end you will see the vital role you can play in the movement to reverse global warming.
The Game Changer Intensive The Game Changer Intensive is a unique online course that will inspire you and equip you to become a game-changing leader in the world. Over an eight-week period, Intensive participants delve into a wealth of carefully-curated resources—videos, readings, and activities—delivered on a platform that allows you to explore the course content on your own schedule and interact with others in lively online discussions. You can also participate in weekly conversations with a small group of learning partners and join in web gatherings with all participants at the beginning and end of the course.