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False insecurity
Five myths about war and terrorism Ode Editors | November 2006 issue If we believe what we see in the media, the world is on fire. The conflict in the Middle East is at the boiling point, African tribes are fighting bloody feuds, terrorism is spreading everywhere. The impression we get is that Read More...
10 highly effective habits
What works for entrepreneurs in the world, also works for us in our daily lives Paulo Coelho | June 2005 issue Pamela Hartigan, director of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship in Geneva, drew up a list of ten traits common to people who become dissatisfied with the world around Read More...
Profile: George Weah
George Weah, celebrated as the best African soccer player of the 20th century, is scoring a lot more for than goals for his country.Marco Visscher | September 2004 issue In an era when top-ranking soccer players want to be paid to play for their national teams in World Cup competition, George Weah Read More...
Why we now need nuclear power
The British scientist and environmental guru James Lovelock presents a surprising answer to the dangers of the greenhouse effect: nuclear power. (Plus: an interview with Lovelock.) James Lovelock | October 2004 issue Lovelock depicted the earth as a living organism that can maintain itself and Read More...
Africa seeks alternatives to bioengineered products
Even in times of famine, genetically modified foods create more problems than they solve Jay Walljasper | November 2005 Read More...
Is this the end of globalization?
A well-connected Canadian observer thinks so. Jay Walljasper | July 2004 issue We are entering one of those potent moments of history when the future is up for grabs, announces John Ralston Saul. And he is not referring to some kind of astrological realignment or Nostradamus-style ancient prophesy. Read More...
Caravan for change
What do you do when youth don't get involved in social issues? Rachel Wambui Kung'u has the answer: hit the road on a camel. Marco Visscher | November 2004 issue Rachel Wambui Kung’u lives half the year in London and the other half in one of the vast slums of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Read More...
Winners of the Ode Awards
The finest organic products and the best companies Jurriaan Kamp | December 2004 issue “An organic top 20 is a great initiative. I hope it inspires a lot of readers to pay more attention while doing their shopping.” This was one of the many reader reactions we received to our October cover Read More...
Free school
For 85 years, England's Summerhill community has shown children learn more when they are in charge of their own educations Matthew Appleton | October 2006 issue A few days ago I dropped off my 13-year-old daughter Eva for a new term at Summerhill—theEnglish school famed for its emphasis on Read More...
Idea of the year
Take away corporations' privilege to offer shareholders limited financial liability The most logical thing in the world Jurriaan Kamp | Jan/Feb 2005 issue People’s priorities at home are far different than those at work. You’d almost think their house was in a separate world from their Read More...