While our entire article library is full of evidence of a Conspiracy of GoodnessTM around the world, we thought we’d collect a few great ones here to make it easy for you to explore!

These are people, organizations, and businesses that are working hard to make the future better for us all. So, the next time you find yourself in a downward spiral conversation about the world, here are 12 examples of the millions of people working diligently around to help us all progress!

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Aging Gracefully Alongside Your Loved Ones

16 minutes

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By Samantha Burns

What if love and laughter could replace some of the struggles we face as our loved ones age and their memories decline? Could we see them and ourselves in new ways? Here are some insights from caretakers who have found ways to bring their relationships to life with a little creativity.
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What We’ve Learned from 5 Years of Curating the Web

20 minutes

[ Happiness & Hope ]

By Samantha Burns

Want an antidote for the daily news, without completely abandoning ship? We're celebrating 5 years of publishing "the rest of the story" here at Ever Widening Circles! So join us as we point you to some of the amazing topics we've discovered while curating the web for the insights and innovations being missed by most.
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Image: Tilly Lockey at the SingularityU The Netherlands Summit in 2016 with her bionic arm

This Prosthetic Arm Doesn’t Look Human — And That’s Awesome

7 minutes

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By Samantha Burns

This prosthesis is not only the cheapest bionic arm you can find on the market, it's also one of the coolest. The Hero Arm is 3D printed for anyone age 9 and above, customizable, and inspiring a new wave of research!
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Helping the Blind See With Their Tongues

14 minutes

[ Health ]

By Samantha Burns

Have you heard of the device that uses the tongue to transmit visual information to the brain? Today, we'll take a look at the lives of Andy and Erik to see the potential in this amazing innovation!
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Single Mothers are Saving Africa’s Endangered Wildlife

7 minutes

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By Samantha Burns

The best thought leaders among us are quick to accept the risk of abandoning assumptions. Their courage often brings out the best in others, and here's an amazing example of that alchemy!
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Rediscovering Wonder with Janet Echelman

13 minutes

[ Art ]

By Samantha Burns

Can we rediscover our sense of wonder and reshape the way we envision our world? After watching this TED Talk by the incredible artist Janet Echelman, the answer is, most certainly, yes!
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What Happens When Athletes and Scientists Team Up?

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By Samantha Burns

To put it simply: breakthroughs. This nonprofit is making it possible for scientists to get the data they need from every corner of the planet by teaming them up with the adventurers who are already there.
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How Paper Microscopes Can Change the World

14 minutes

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By Samantha Burns

The Foldscope is a nearly indestructible paper microscope that costs less than a dollar to manufacture, and it is changing the future of education and medicine in developing countries. Here's its incredible story...
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Sperm Whales’ Clicks are Expanding Possibility!

25 minutes

[ #ConspiracyofGoodness ]

By Samantha Burns

What if sperm whales are communicating with language far more complex than we are? Could our view of ourselves change if we learn that they may be as capable of future planning, reasoning, and emotions like love and empathy? These mysteries are beginning to be unraveled!
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Building Futures One Plié at a Time

25 minutes

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By Samantha Burns

In a place where violence reigns, girls are finding refuge in a surprising way—and it's all thanks to one amazing woman.
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Gratitude and Wonder with Louie Schwartzberg

12 minutes

[ Art ]

By Samantha Burns

Photographer Louie Schwartzberg brings us all to a place of breath-taking beauty, wonder and hope with his TED Talk, remarkable images and the words of wise ones, young and old. This TED Talk leaves us with a sigh and a smile every time we revisit it.
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Turning Pollution into Paint: A Kickstarter Success Story!

9 minutes

[ #ConspiracyofGoodness ]

By Samantha Burns

Here's an update on a project we featured two years ago when it was still a primordial concept. Now it's an inspirational story with all the elements of the best kind of progress!
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Is Tradition the Secret Ingredient to Great Food?

8 minutes

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By Samantha Burns

If you want to have a really, really good tortilla, you're going to need the best corn. Masienda is a company not only supporting Mexico's small heirloom corn farmers but bringing the practices that enhance the nutritional powers of the grain back into the market.
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