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A Call to Action—A New Kind of Citizenship

When we talk about world changers, we often refer to big influencers and well-known names: billionaire philanthropists, award-winning scientists, mega-entrepreneurs, game-changing innovators, and exceptional and effective government leaders. Top of mind might be Bill and Melinda Gates, who do wonderful work in health and education; Elon Musk, with his groundbreaking work on the development of “space-age” transportation systems like hyperloops and reusable rockets; or former president and Nobel Prize winner Jimmy Carter, who works to combat diseases worldwide and build homes with Habitat for Humanity.

The work of these icons is spectacular, but we must not assume you have to be wealthy or a public figure to make a difference in our world. We are all capable of being leaders. With the way modern technology has globally connected us with one another, movements and innovation can be spurred on by anyone with a good idea and the dedication to sharing it and setting it in motion. People with a modest amount of social media know-how can muster an army of followers for a cause. Writers, photographers, podcasters, and other generators of creative content can inspire us to act through the powerful ideas they share, and today’s environmental entrepreneurs can have immediate global reach, providing next-generation sustainable solutions to those in need anywhere on the planet.