Today’s Solutions: January 11, 2025

Miscellaneous

One last thing…

One last thing...

"Money should move slower" Marco Visscher | October 2005 issue   What’s so fast about money? “What isn’t? We think we’re managing money, but in fact, money is managing us. All investments are about how quickly you can get even more money in return. People want to be able to move their Read More...

A new earth, here and now

A new earth, here and now

Eckhart Tolle offers us hopeTijn Touber | Jan/Feb 2006 issue Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth is what you’d call the right book at the right moment. A lot of people are feeling a sense of urgency right now, as if something has got to happen—as if something must change before it’s too late. Read More...

New Orleans state of mind

New Orleans state of mind

America needs the Crescent City right now, just as much as it needs America. Jay Walljasper | December 2005 issue A few years back, my hometown was named America’s Most Fun City in what looked like an authoritative research study. I was quite proud that Minneapolis’ great parks and robust Read More...

Living a fearless life

Living a fearless life

Christopher Reeve put a famous face on disability, and inspired many people around the world. Before his death in October, he was working on this essay about courage. | April 2005 issue I live a fearless life on a daily basis. I’m reminded of that every time I come into New York, because Read More...

Can't buy me love

Can't buy me love

Gross national product measures everything except what makes life worthwhile Jurriaan Kamp | November 2004 Read More...

Next wave in renewable energy

Next wave in renewable energy

New technologies harness the ocean's power. Craig Cox | October 2004 Read More...

Organic top 40

Organic top 40

A small selection of the countless products and companies that won't leave chemicals behind in your body Marco Visscher and Najiba Abdellaoui | November 2005 issue The annual Organic Top 40 is Ode's international selection of sustainable products and honest companies. This year's overview is Read More...

One last thing…

One last thing...

"You're a genius" Marco Visscher | September 2005 issue How do I become a genius? “Everyone is born with the capacity to be a genius. That particular talent is located in the right brain. But it is precisely that portion of the brain that the prevailing educational system fails to tap into. Read More...

Just deserts

Just deserts

A photo essay from the Libyan Desert, where everything is enshrouded under layers of sand. Frantisek Staud | May 2005 Read More...

From solo superpower to global

From solo superpower to global community

Amitai Etzioni makes a strong case for why we should think of ourselves as world citizens. | July 2004 Read More...