From the Editor

This is the season for making predictions, and the safest ones are those over which we have some control. So I’ll predict this: You’ll see fewer forums and online meetings in 2026 hosted by the most familiar editor, and more by folks like Neil Arya, Robin Collins, John Feffer, Aria McKenna, Elizabeth Renzetti, Tariq Rauf, Robert Tulip, and especially Doug Saunders and the likely future PSTW president, Jill Carr-Harris. Also, Doug Saunders may join the Board of Directors, replacing our favorite ex-mayor of Toronto, David Miller, who has other challenges.

I predict that our members will play a bigger role in Project Save the World. A one-year membership is offered to people who contribute service to the organization or who become paid Substack subscribers at US $8 per month or $80 per year. (Hint, hint!). I predict that you will join one of our five Study Groups, about war and weapons; global warming; Cyber and AI; global economics; and governance and human rights. And I predict you’ll participate in one of the five-week-long Public Inquiries that these groups will organize.

But what about the geopolitical future? Ouch. That’s harder to predict. Yes, climate change and Artificial Intelligence will certainly get your attention, like it or not. And eventually the weather – floods, heat waves, blizzards, sea rise, hurricanes – will convince even the fossil fuel producers that the climate is really changing and must be managed. But will that happen this year? Don’t bet on it.

And in 2026 will people turn against their chosen fascist leaders? Doubtful. Too many people remain bitter about the real failures of democracy. They’re confused but correct about the need for different forms of democracy. In a real democracy, citizens discuss their problems together and decide what to do. Such institutions can’t be built in in one year, but maybe within five years.

Anyway, Project Save the World is working toward that solution. We host Study Groups and Public Inquiries now, as we practice becoming truly responsible world citizens. Join us. You’ll enjoy hanging out with other idealistic folks and helping to save the world.