Who We Are

This site was developed in response to David Korten’s new book “The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community.” The intention is to provide encouragement and resources for individuals and communities engaged in the work of the Great Turning.

David Korten

cover David Korten is traveling throughout the US and Canada presenting the ideas of "The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community"--a powerful framework for understanding the critical choices before us.

Share your Ideas and Stories

We welcome, indeed depend on, the contributions from people all over the globe to make this site useful and dynamic. We are looking for contributions in the following areas:

Community Ambassadors
Earth Community Dialogues
Community Initiatives
Stories
Tools

What's New/2007

April 2007

Listen to David Korten's interview with Frank Stasio on WUNC, The State of Things

March 2007

Check out Maps of War--see 5000 years of imperial history in the Middle east in 90 seconds.

February 2007

Watch David Korten's "Peak Moment Conversation", a 30-minute video interview with Janaia Donaldson from Peak Moment Television

January 2007

Join us for "From Empire to Earth Community- Navigating the Great Turning: A Leadership Gathering" on March 30-April 1st, Columbus, Ohio. Leadership Gathering PDF Poster »

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