The SIMPOL Solution: Solving Global Problems Could be Easier Than We Think

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In the 21st century we face innumerable material and existential challenges both now and in the future, from religious fanaticism, mass migration, unfettered corporate power, to inequality, big data and climate change. Ahead of these global threats and tragedies is a common barrier to their solution it is the spirit that has defined the age we live in: competition. The Simultaneous Policy Solution, the 'SIMPOL Solution' shows us how we must all come to terms with the crippling effect of global competition. Only through simultaneous action, through cooperation, can we overcome these problems.

John Bunzl is the CEO of an international textile company, a writer, and an international campaigner with a simple and powerful vision for more effective global cooperation. In 2000, he founded the International Simultaneous Policy Organization (ISPO) and launched the Simultaneous Policy (Simpol) campaign. John is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, and has spoken at various TEDx events. He has also presented to the World Social Forum, the World Trade Organization, The Schumacher Society, and at various universities including the London School of Economics. Nick Duffell is a psychotherapist with wide experience as a facilitator in leadership development. He is the author of Sex, Love and the Dangers of Intimacy and Trauma, Abandonment and Privilege.

'It's ambitious and provocative. Can it work? Certainly worth a serious try.' --Noam Chomsky; 'The Simpol Solution takes a welcome fresh look at political/economic reality and clearly explains the psychology behind why we need new eyes to see how we might force politicians to change the world on our behalf.' --Joris Luyendijk, journalist and bestselling author, Swimming with Sharks and Among the Bankers; 'I nodded until I got a crick in my neck. I haven t read a book for years that I agreed with so deeply and so consistently nor felt so keenly that these are messages the world needs to hear. The clarity, simplicity and profound importance of this book are beyond question. Please read it, and please encourage others to do the same.' --Professor Simon Anholt, founder of the Good Country, the Good Country Index and the Global Vote; 'The Simpol Solution is an encouraging first step, truly workable and pragmatic, toward a world governance platform. This is the best thing we have, at this time, for anything resembling a genuine and functional world governing system.' --Ken Wilber, The Integral Vision and many other books.