Volume 5 Issue 4

Technological and Socio-Economic Progress Toward a Post-Monetary Civilization: From Utopia to Real Policymaking Ezio Fantuzzi Get Full Text in PDF Abstract " The ultimate goal is to achieve a planetary civilization that is post-monetary, democratic, egalitarian, sustainable, and happier. " This article begins by examining the fallacies of meritocracy and capitalism. It then explores a new socio-economic system that promises to be more sustainable, equitable, and conducive to happiness than the one dominating most of... Read more	Unleashing the Synergy between Human Values and Digital Innovation: A Holistic Framework for Sustainable Future Management Education Kanimozhi Ganesan Get Full Text in PDF Abstract In an age marked by digital transformation and global uncertainty, traditional management education remains helpful but no longer sufficient to prepare leaders for the challenges ahead. This paper proposes a holistic framework that integrates human values with digital innovation to create a future-ready paradigm for business education. Built on a strong foundation... Read more
Post-Schumpeterian Innovation Paradigm: A Dual-Wheel Drive of Technology and Regulation for Green Transformation Yao OuYang Get Full Text in PDF Abstract The post-Schumpeterian era has constructed a green innovation paradigm that balances profit-making and environmental goals through a dual-wheel drive of technology and regulation to achieve green transformation. Under this innovation paradigm, two issues need to be addressed. First, the immature green technologies and product markets cannot generate sufficient... Read more	European Contribution to Global Sustainable Development Erich Hoedl Get Full Text in PDF Abstract Global sustainable development is an open process that depends on a variety of global transformative strategies underpinned by social movements. Several global regions are developing initiatives for sustainability, and Europe has also launched the European Green Deal. Europe, as one of several global poles, is developing innovative strategies to reduce real capital... Read more
China’s Export-Led Growth Model: Structure, Impact, and Strategic Implications for the Global Economy Walton Stinson Get Full Text in PDF Abstract The analysis explores how China’s policies have both benefited and destabilized the U.S. economy, from consumer price deflation to deindustrialization and financial dependency. The paper situates these developments within the framework of international economics and interrogates their implications for Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), highlighting the paradoxes of... Read more	Valuable Lessons from the 20th Century Yet to Be Mastered Ashok Natarajan Get Full Text in PDF Abstract This article reflects on the enduring lessons of the 20th century, lessons we once believed had propelled us irreversibly beyond the old scourges of war, oppression, poverty, and environmental harm. The optimism that blossomed at the close of the Cold War remains unfulfilled, as resurgent nationalism, socioeconomic imbalances, and the threat of nuclear proliferation... Read more
Securing the Future with Deep Tech, Quantum Information Science, and AI Mariana Bozesan Get Full Text in PDF Abstract This paper centers on the critical role of deep technologies, Quantum Information Science (QIS), and the often-overlooked potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in ensuring a sustainable future. While public sphere discussions often center on the downsides of artificial intelligence (AI) and the need for regulation, this chapter emphasizes how deep technologies,... Read more	Funding the Sustainable Development Goals is Not a Challenge of Sufficient Capital Ketan Patel, Christian Hansmeyer, Nandan Desai, Aditya Ajit Get Full Text in PDF Abstract* Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 faces a substantial funding gap, now at US$14-17 trillion annually, fuelled by global crises including the pandemic, energy shocks, and inflation. While developing countries have been most impacted, global financial assets—totalling US$653 trillion with annual GDP at US$110 trillion—are theoretically... Read more
From Citizen Science to Human Security: A tool to facilitate Members of Parliaments’ engagement with constituents Denis Naughten Get Full Text in PDF Abstract Citizen science tools can demonstrate the transformative potential of citizen engagement as a catalyst for structural change and democratisation within society. This paper examines the application of citizen science tools in facilitating Members of Parliament (MPs) to engage directly with constituents by incorporating the principles of human security. The concept of... Read more	AI as the Catalyst of the New Paradigm of Science? Pavel Luksha Get Full Text in PDF Abstract The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of scientific inquiry. This article examines the challenges confronting modern science, including knowledge fragmentation, diminishing returns of current paradigms, and the disconnect between science and society. It explores how AI offers solutions enhancing collaboration and... Read more
A Call for a New Manifesto: Defending Humanity in an Age of Rising Extremism Alberto Zucconi, Garry Jacobs Get Full Text in PDF Abstract In a world besieged by rising extremism, social fragmentation, and environmental crises, this manifesto issues a clarion call to reclaim human dignity and solidarity. It identifies authoritarianism, inequality, and institutional failure as critical threats to democratic values and sustainable development. Anchored in universal human rights and the principles of... Read more	The Peace Offensive: A New Strategic Framework for Conflict Resolution Donato Kiniger-Passigli Get Full Text in PDF Abstract “The Peace Offensive: A New Strategic Framework for Conflict Resolution” presents a transformative approach to conflict resolution that emphasizes the vital role of social dynamics alongside governmental negotiations. This article expands on the author’s earlier work published in Cadmus with the intent to promote further contributions on this theme.* The Peace... Read more
Root Causes and Deep Drivers of Global Turbulence Francis O’Donnell Get Full Text in PDF Abstract “Desperate Hope”, which predates Trump’s return to power, articulates profound concern for the state of global civilisation, emphasizing the fragility of human resilience amidst escalating turbulence. It analyses systemic issues driving global instability and proposes pathways for sustainable progress. Some updated data is included here. The following analysis... Read more	Sources and Solutions for Global Turbulence Garry Jacobs, Ketan Patel Get Full Text in PDF Abstract This paper is intended to provide the conceptual background for discussion during the WAAS@65 conference in July 2025. The central focus of the paper is on the origins, root causes and potential solutions for the rising levels of global turbulence associated with the multidimensional polycrisis confronting humanity today. It explores possible solutions and raises... Read more
Highlights * The intellectual challenge before us is to fully understand the circumstances and factors that have brought us to the present situation, the root causes and deeper processes governing global social evolution, and the opportunities and catalytic strategies for effective action. – Garry Jacobs Sources and Solutions for Global Turbulence * We are more than our nations, more... Read more	Inside This Issue Inside This Issue This edition of CADMUS confronts the interlocking crises of armed conflict, climate pressure, and disruptive technologies, and offers a coherent strategy for turning turmoil into progress. It outlines systemic reforms to strengthen overstretched multilateral institutions, revives shared human values to stabilise governance, and proposes a “peace offensive” grounded in local... Read more