• Because people, the environment, and relationships are more important than power, money, and technology.
• Because humanity thrives by solving collective problems through collaboration and respectful disagreement.
• Because basic human needs (food, clothing, shelter) are going unmet
• Because we have vastly more in common with one another as human beings than we have differences.

In a globalized world with limited resources and unprotected rights, we must find alternatives to armed conflict, nationalism, and disparity. Sustainability requires that we collectively distribute wealth, power, and resources more equitably. We must change our systems in order to thrive as a a species.

Earth’s resources (e.g., water, oil, forests, & human infrastructure) are squandered in violence and instead require stewardship by leaders from local to global levels.

Globalization imposes pluralism as an imperative — respect for the uniqueness and humanity of others. Tolerance of differences becomes a requirement, not an option.

Ethnic & religious violence only breeds new generations perpetuating ancient stories. Bullies create more bullies.

Ideally, collaboration creates win-win outcomes, by simultaneously preventing violence and solving real-world problems.