The system is broken—so where do we start building a new one? Faced with interlocking ecological, economic, and political crises, local innovators are organizing at the city level to develop real foundations for systemic alternatives. Find out more and sign the statement at http://thenextsystem.org

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On May 20, 3PM EDT, join the launch of the Next System Project: http://launch.thenextsystem.org. Growing inequality, political stalemate, and climate disruption prompt an important insight. When the old ways no longer produce the outcomes we are looking for, something deeper is occurring. It is time to explore genuine alternatives and new models—“the next system.” Read… Read more »

Economist Films: For 20 years The Economist has led calls for a rethink on drug prohibition. This film looks at new approaches to drugs policy, from Portugal to Colorado. Economist Films is a new venture that expresses The Economist’s globally curious outlook in the form of short, mind-stretching documentaries. To watch more visit http://www.economist.com/films Subscribe… Read more »

Chris Milk uses cutting edge technology to produce astonishing films that delight and enchant. But for Milk, the human story is the driving force behind everything he does. In this short, charming talk, he shows some of his collaborations with musicians including Kanye West and Arcade Fire, and describes his latest, mind-bending experiments with virtual… Read more »

The Story of Solutions explores how we can move our economy in a more sustainable and just direction, starting with orienting ourselves toward a new goal. In the current ‘Game of More’, we’re told to cheer a growing economy — more roads, more malls, more Stuff! — even though our health indicators are worsening, income… Read more »

This is the crowdfunding campaign video for the worlds first LSD brain imaging study: Link is here: http://walacea.com/campaigns/lsd/

A short film about the making of the Declaration to Restore Mother Earth. When representatives of the original peoples of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Otomi, Diné and Mexica travelled to Uluru in Australia to meet with the traditional keepers, what happened may be greater than anyone ever expected. Sign the Declaration here: http://bit.ly/RestoreMotherEarth… Read more »

http://www.ted.com Mycologist Paul Stamets studies the mycelium — and lists 6 ways that this astonishing fungus can help save the world. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. TED stands… Read more »

Please Take My Survey: http://testu.be/shotsofawesurvey “The illegality of cannabis is outrageous, an impediment to full utilization of a drug which helps produce the serenity and insight, sensitivity and fellowship so desperately needed in this increasingly mad and dangerous world.” – Carl Sagan More Info: National Drug Policy Alliance http://www.DrugPolicy.org NORML http://www.NORML.org FLOW KANA http://www.FlowKana.com Maps… Read more »