For eight years running, World Changing Ideas has celebrated the people and companies working to make the world safer, cleaner, more sustainable, and more equitable. It’s no small feat—but it’s ...

For decades after the end of World War II, the phrase "liberal international order" was often associated with a few things: globalization, multilateralism and a rules-based global system anchored by U ...

Like it or not, the world is changing. President Trump's reelection is just one of many signs of that. His expected meeting this week with Russia's leader may help us learn more about what that new ...

In 1980, Adolf Ratzka, a German disability rights activist, grew frustrated with how decisions about disabled people’s lives were made without their input. It is said that this was when he coined the ...

Spend some time staring at the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware," and you can't miss the ice. It's everywhere. Cold weather became part of Washington's military strategy, says Alex ...

There’s a myth in our society that real change requires force, strength, and domination. We celebrate athletes, CEOs, and politicians who crush their opponents. But history tells a different story.

Here’s how Fast Company chose the winners of the World Changing Ideas Awards 2025. Why Costco CEO Ron Vachris is Fast Company’s Visionary of the Year The Costco CEO rose from forklift driver to the ...