Author name: Peter Schulte

I’m the founder & Executive Director of 501c3 nonprofit Spark of Genius. In this role, I edit the weekly Good News For Humankind newsletter, write about personal transformation and social change, and serve as a purpose coach supporting anyone looking to make their contribution to the greater good.

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The upward spiral

Through their work, change agents contend and demonstrate that time is not a flat circle. Rather, it is an upward spiral, ever reaching new heights and yet ever looping back on itself again and again.

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The proportion of children worldwide living in extreme poverty drops below 1%

In the mid-2040s, the global proportion of children in extreme poverty drops below 1%, down from 333 million in 2022. This success stems from adopting universal social benefits and crucial cash transfers to families around the world. This victory, reinforced by massive investment in health and education, sets a new irreversible standard for human well-being.

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Humanity achieves 100% renewable energy

In a stunning transformation, the global community completes the transition to 100% renewable energy, a monumental feat accomplished in just a matter of decades. By powering our lives and economies with clean sources like solar and wind, we not only save billions of human and non-human lives but also secure a livable, sustainable planet for generations to come. This incredible journey demonstrates that global cooperation and bold innovation can overcome our greatest challenges.