The War on Malaria

Humanity’s fight against our ancient foe just entered its third, and most critical phase

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyMay 10, 2018health, disease, malaria, technology, science

Dismantling the Patriarchy

A scorecard for the last 12 months

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyMarch 8, 2018feminism, good news, patriarchy, women, gender

Optimism is a Choice, not a Reaction

Optimism is a choice, not a reaction

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyJanuary 11, 2018optimism, technology, good news, change, mindset, personal growth, science

99 Reasons 2017 Was a Great Year

If you’re feeling despair about the fate of humanity in the 21st century, you might want to reconsider.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyDecember 7, 2017good news, justice, peace, sustainability, health, conservation, energy

Storms, Earthquakes, Fires and Floods Aren’t Nearly as Dangerous as They Used to Be

We’re losing fewer people to natural disasters every year

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyOctober 26, 2017

The Beauty of Being Wrong

How to hold on tightly… and let go lightly

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyAugust 17, 2017basic income, diversity, gender, psychology, science

The Decline of Poverty

Your opinions about global inequality really depend on where you’re standing

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyJuly 13, 2017poverty, globalisation, development, economics, CONNECTION

The World Isn’t Getting Worse, We’re Just Getting More Connected

Racism, xenophobia, bigotry and sexism have always been there, it’s just that we can see them more clearly now.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyFebruary 2, 2017CONNECTION

99 Reasons 2016 Was a Good Year

Bad news is a bubble, too.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyDecember 5, 2016PROGRESSION, energy, social impact, health, law and order, media Comment

The Rise of Global Education

90% of the world's children are now learning to read and write - and we're teaching them in new ways too

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyNovember 28, 2016human progress, education, CONNECTIONComment

4 Everyday Actions That Can Create Social Change

We, for one, don't have to welcome our new overlords.

A Better HumanityTanushree RaoNovember 24, 2016media, PROGRESSION, human progress, the next economy, social impactComment

Why Diversity Matters in Tech

The tech industry is one of the least diverse on earth. It needs to change.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyOctober 6, 2016the next economy, REORGANISATION, social impactComment

When Technology Calls, Street Vendors Answer

The WhatsApp notifications begin around 6am, when customers catch their first glimpse of today’s special dosa—paneer masala dosa with onion thokku.

A Better HumanityTanushree RaoJuly 25, 2016CONNECTION, the next economy, social impact, financeComment

6 Brilliant Conspiracies About Pokémon Go

Why millennials, parents, the internet and the elderly all talking about Pokémon Go

A Better HumanityTanushree RaoJuly 23, 2016the next economy, CONNECTION, social impactComment

This is How We Feed 7.4 Billion People Every Day

This year, global hunger dropped to its lowest point in 25 years. What’s more, it’s about to fall to its lowest point ever.

A Better HumanityTanushree RaoJuly 20, 2016agriculture, REGENERATION, artificial intelligenceComment

Three Things to Ask Yourself Before Freaking Out About the State of the World

Before you despair, perhaps we could encourage you to ask three simple questions the next time you encounter a bad news story.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyJuly 12, 2016the next economy, PROGRESSION, mediaComment

The Decline of War

We are experiencing one of the least discussed, yet most remarkable cultural shifts of all time: war, one of our species’ most abiding and defining social practices, is at its lowest ebb ever.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyJune 23, 2016the next economy, PROGRESSION, mediaComment

Karma at the Bottom of a Spray Can

If you live in an English-speaking country then a lot of the ‘international news’ you consume comes from a pretty limited range of sources.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyJune 9, 2016the next economy, PROGRESSION, media Comments

Renewable Energy is Giving Us a Future Nobody Imagined

If you're feeling despair about the fate of the planet, reconsider. We are suddenly responding to the climate emergency with astonishing speed. The game is not over. And the good guys are starting to win.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyMay 10, 2016energy, REGENERATIONComment

Privacy, Transparency & Technology: Why the Panama Papers Matter

Rich people have been hiding their money for centuries. Not anymore though.

A Better HumanityAngus HerveyApril 14, 2016DIGITISATION, CONNECTION, human progress, media, law and order