When scholars write the history of the world twenty years from now, what will they say was the most crucial development at the dawn of the 21st century--the attacks of 9/11, or the convergence of technology and events that allowed India, China, and so many other countries to become part of the global supply chain for services and manufacturing, creating an explosion of wealth in the middle classes of the world's two biggest nations, and giving them...

Thrive is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's really going on in our world by following the money upstream -- uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism, Thrive offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future.

"What Are the Problems Facing Developing Nations?; Did the Global Financial Crisis Hurt Developing Nations?; Can Democracy Succeed in Developing Nations?; What Can Be Done to Aid the Developing World?"-- Presents a series of essays looking at the issues facing developing countries, including infectious disease, the global financial crisis, and foreign aid.