Intelligent optimists from IO Global communities around the world
IO Global lets inspired people build Intelligent Optimism communities in their own city: to meet, share ideas, and spread a sense of awe, wonder and excitement about science, technology and the future.
Intelligent optimists from IO Global communities around the world
The Intelligent Optimism movement has been growing at an extraordinary pace. Groups are already running in cities across the world.
intelligent optimists following the movement worldwide.
with groups already running, from Boston to Delhi.
the future is better than you think, and it is what we make of it.
No group near you yet? You can start one.
Get together with curious, hopeful people in your city: meet-ups, talks and video screenings.
Talk about progress in science and technology, and how we can tackle the challenges humanity faces.
Curate the best ideas, articles and evidence, and share them with your online group.
Run workshops and think tanks that spark awe, wonder and excitement about the future.
If there isn't an IO Global group in your city or town, fill in the short application form. Anyone who believes the future is what we make of it is welcome.
Once approved, you get a licence from the Intelligent Optimism outreach team, plus a resource pack: banners, posters, badges, memes and artwork made for your city.
Look after your city's online group, and if you wish, run meet-ups, workshops and screenings. There is no supervision: how you take your group forward is up to you.
Anyone. IO Global is a way for intelligent optimists around the world to meet and network: to discuss progress in science and technology and how we can tackle the challenges facing humanity. The community is open to everyone who believes the future is what we make of it.
Group leaders look after an online group for intelligent optimists in their city. If they wish, they can also organise meet-ups and create chances for fellow optimists to connect.
A licence to set up an IO Global group for your city, a resource pack with artwork to get you started, and links to the rest of the network. After that, it is your movement to grow.
Apply to start an IO Global group. It takes a few minutes.