Inevitable and irreversible mega transitions in the 21st century

The transition to a regenerative and inclusive economy is the most difficult of all systemic changes. But we have no choice. How will we produce and consume within the planetary boundaries? And how do we create an economy that works for everyone, rather than the other way around?

More than 90% of available capital circles in the virtual economy. The balance with the real economy has been completely disrupted. The financial system must return to its purpose; facilitating evolution, organizations and people. So that progress is focused on collective well-being and our humanity.

The social transition is complex, viscous and developing quite slowly. The system is deeply rooted in ideology and religion from the 19th century. The growing distrust of the government is understandable, but at the same time unproductive. How can we accelerate the social transition and reshape society?

The democratic transition is the “mother of all transitions” and is becoming more relevant than ever in more and more countries. It creates a new institutional playing field with overlapping networks, communities, cooperatives and movements. This allows us to solve very complex and large issues. With a lot of courage, guts and other forms of leadership.

The energy transition is in full swing and has three turning points: 1) from fossil to renewable energy, 2) from a centralized to a decentralized system and 3) from top-down to bottom-up action. What are the challenges still ahead of us and how can we accelerate the energy transition?

It is an illusion to think that we will travel less. What we will do, however, is travel faster and further in the coming years. That has to be done in a cleaner, more sustainable, safer, smarter and affordable way for everyone. With less impact on the planet, economy and society.

The transition of education focuses on a shift to more personalized knowledge with greater returns. A system in which the student and teacher are central. The goal is to provide people with meaningful education that prepares them as co-transformers for a new economy and society.

With draconian market forces, we have taken the soul out of the healthcare system and alienated it from what it was intended for. The human-being and our well-being are no longer central. The necessary transition to prevention must ensure that the healthcare system remains sustainable and accessible to all.

Drastic steps are needed to stay within the planetary boundaries and to achieve the set targets for climate (CO2), environment (nitrogen) and nature (biodiversity). What will our living environment look like in the future and how will we find the balance between life, work and nature? What will our country look like in 2030 and after 2050, when it will get hotter and affect the sea level? Vision, big ambitions and drastic steps forward are necessary.

Virtually everyone agrees that the current agricultural system is on a doomed path. What does the transition to a new system look like? A revolution that empowers nature, fertilizes the soil, puts animal well-being first and pays farmers a fair price. By putting nature, not humankind, at the center, we can shape and accelerate the agricultural and food transition.

Ultimately, systemic transitions also require personal transformation. In interdependence, we must embrace chaos and overcome our fears. This is only possible when we connect with “Self” in desired interdependence; knowing who you are and what you mean to others. A connection with a profound purpose, using our head and heart. Only then does a sense of wholeness emerge, always finding energy and hope.