Magazine
Charles Eisenstein: Social theorist
Author David Korten nominates a young graduate of Yale, Chareles Eisenstein who has an amazing ability to combine philosophical and spiritual depth to practical insight. One such solution he is hoping to promote is a gift economy. David Korten | Jan/Feb 2010 Read More...
Cameron Sinclair: Innovative architecture for humanity
Dean Ornish, founder and president of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute, nominates Cameron Sinclair, the co-founder of Architecture for Humanity and the Open Architecture Network. Sinclair believes that designers should innovate globally to build housing, schools, clinics and other Read More...
Gareth Strangemore-James: Organizer and change agent
Systems theorist and author Ervin Laszlo nominates Gareth Strangemore-James for his work in creating solutions oriented organizations such as Tsunami Relief, European Social Forum and WorldShift 2012. Ervin Laszlo | Jan/Feb 2010 Read More...
Esra'a Al Shafei: Blogger and free speech activist in the Middle East
Ode reader, Lieke Fortuin, nominates Esra'a Al Shafei for her work in mobilizing people online to support a fellow blogger who had criticized Islam. You too can nominate your favorite Intelligent Optimist online and your choice might be featured in Ode. fortunate | Jan/Feb 2010 Read More...
Dr. Denis Mukwege provides hope to women in Congo
Playwright and female activist Eve Ensler nominates Dr. Denis Mukwege for his compassion and courage to protect and heal women in his native home in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Eve Ensler | Jan/Feb 2010 issue Compassionate. Tender. Humble. Graceful. Dr. Denis Mukwege is a brave Read More...
Elise Christofias and Oya Talat: Peace activists
The first female prime minister of Norway, Gro Brundtland, says Elise and Oya work behind the scenes to bring together the divided island of Cyprus. Gro Brundtland | Jan/Feb 2010 Read More...
Hermann Albers: Wind energy advocate
President of Eurosolar, Hermann Scheer nominates Hermann Albers for his work on Germany's wind energy industry. Hermann Scheer | Jan/Feb 2010 Read More...
David Wilkinson: An environmental scientist who is not afraid to look into the futre
Author James Lovelock praises David Wilkinson's broad-minded approach to looking and science and our earth. James LoveLock | Jan/Feb 2010 Read More...
Jim Channon: Mobilizing the military to clean up the earth
Actor Jeff Bridges nominates Jim Channon, who wants to mobilize the military to plant trees, clean up freshwater reserves and restore reefs. Susanne Sims | Jan/Feb 2010 issue It’s a cold winter day in Kansas, with the windchill driving temperatures well below zero. Why would anyone leave a Read More...
Carole Thate: Sports promoter and psychologist
Dutch soccer star Johan Cruuff nominates Carole Thate as an intelligent optimist for creating sports programs for disabled and less privileged kids. Max Christon | Jan/Feb 2010 Read More...