About NewWorld Game
NewWorld Game (NWG) is an innovative educational platform that empowers students, educators, and communities to collaboratively address real-world global challenges. Inspired by Buckminster Fuller's original World Game concept from the 1960s, our platform combines gamification, AI-powered assistance, and collaborative problem-solving to create meaningful solutions for pressing global issues.
Our mission is to make the world work for 100% of humanity, in the shortest possible time, through spontaneous cooperation, without ecological offense or the disadvantage of anyone.
Key Features
- Global Challenges: Explore and solve challenges across categories including Climate Change, Food Security, Clean Water, Renewable Energy, Healthcare Access, Education Equity, Poverty Reduction, and more.
- AI-Powered Assistance: Get help from Bucky, our AI assistant trained on Buckminster Fuller's principles and design science methodology.
- Collaborative Solutions: Work with teams to develop comprehensive solutions using the Design Science approach.
- Tournaments: Participate in university and community tournaments to compete for recognition and prizes.
- Solution Libraries: Access and contribute to a growing database of innovative solutions to global problems.
How It Works
- Choose a Challenge: Select from global challenges aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Research & Analyze: Use our tools and AI assistance to understand the problem deeply.
- Design Your Solution: Apply design science principles to create comprehensive, sustainable solutions.
- Collaborate: Work with peers, mentors, and experts to refine your approach.
- Present & Evaluate: Submit your solution for peer review and expert evaluation.
Programs and Offerings
- Workshop: Interactive sessions introducing the NewWorld Game methodology and design science approach.
- Primer: A foundational course covering Buckminster Fuller's principles and their application to global challenges.
- Global Lab: An immersive program for developing comprehensive solutions to specific global challenges.
- Tournament: Competitive events where universities and communities compete to develop the best solutions.
Challenge Categories
- Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability
- Food Security and Agriculture
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Renewable Energy and Energy Access
- Healthcare and Public Health
- Education and Learning
- Poverty Reduction and Economic Development
- Peace and Social Justice
- Infrastructure and Urban Development
- Technology and Innovation
Who Is Buckminster Fuller?
R. Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983) was an American architect, systems theorist, author, designer, inventor, and futurist. He developed numerous inventions, mainly architectural designs, and popularized the widely known geodesic dome. Fuller was also the creator of the original World Game, a simulation meant to solve global problems by optimizing the use of Earth's resources.
His philosophy centered on doing more with less (ephemeralization) and his famous question: How do we make the world work for 100% of humanity in the shortest possible time through spontaneous cooperation without ecological damage or disadvantage to anyone?
Contact Us
Ready to join the movement? Visit our website at newworld-game.org or new-worldgame.web.app to get started.
For inquiries, partnerships, or educational collaborations, please reach out through our contact page.