Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026How do populist leaders gain and keep power, and why does their influence persist over decades? How does this dynamic shape Brazil's election this Sunday? 🇧🇷 Listen to the full episode at: www.socialprogress.org/post/voting-... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026While Brazil is currently making good social progress, its political system remains caught in a polarization cycle. What are the implications of Brazil's presidential and legislative elections? Full episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast www.socialprogress.org/post/voting-... 021
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This weekend, Brazil can choose its next president! 🇧🇷 Why are voters split down the middle between Lula Da Silva vs Flávio Bolsonaro? Who actually supports who? New episode: Voting against, not for? Upcoming 🇧🇷 elections explained 🎙️ Watch or listen now www.socialprogress.org/post/voting-... 000
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Learn what three decades of data reveal about global resilience, inequality, and social progress and how the new Social Progress Index Time Series can serve as a common language for your organization’s strategies. Register now! www.socialprogress.org/post/from-ho... 012
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026If these countries could get back on track, maybe the SDGs could recover... Watch the full episode of📊 Struggling SDGs: Why Global Progress Just Came to a Standstill 👇 www.socialprogress.org/post/struggl... Follow Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast on your favorite platforms. 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The message from #UNGA is clear: facing an increasingly fragmented world, restoring multilateral cooperation and the rule of law is an urgent priority. 🌏 To rebuild global collaboration, decision-makers need a shared compass. Register now! www.socialprogress.org/post/from-ho... 111
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026If we could send just one message to #UNGA, this is it. Every region of the world is affected by declining rights, only with the exception of Central Asia and the Caucasus, according to the 2026 Global Social Progress Index. Full episode www.socialprogress.org/post/struggl... 000
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026This is the world's current state: it scores 63.75 points out of 100 on the 2026 Global Social Progress Index, which analyzes 50+ social and environmental outcome indicators. Is this enough to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals? #UNGA www.socialprogress.org/post/struggl... 000
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Today is the annual SDG Moment, convened by the Secretary-General as mandated by #UNGA, to inspire action on the Sustainable Development Goals. We explore 15 years of data to map where the world actually stands. 🎙️ Listen to the full episode at www.socialprogress.org/post/struggl... #SDGs 000
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Explore with us the successes of global development and where things went off track. We’ll analyze the lessons emerging from over 3 decades of social progress data and how this can inform actionable strategies for leaders. 🌎 🟣 Join us! www.socialprogress.org/post/from-ho... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Join us for the exclusive launch of the Social Progress Index Time Series! The new edition offers insights for 196 countries from 1990 to 2023 about human development, building strong communities, and effective and resilient institutions. 🟣Register now airtable.com/appCgKwbXznC... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Louise Thomas and @shepleygreen.bsky.social offer new insights into how citizens can take care of themselves wherever they live. New episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast! Listen now to "Air Quality Dictates Your Decisions, Cognition and Votes": www.socialprogress.org/post/how-air... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026There is a broad-based decline in Liberty in the United States according to the 2026 Global Social Progress Index. Since 2011, we have seen a significant change in Rights & Voice, followed by Advanced Education, mainly due to a decline in academic freedom. www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7K4V7QM 111
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Air Aware Labs is changing the way we protect ourselves from exposure to pollution. By translating environmental data into personalized insights, their technology helps you choose cleaner travel routes and build healthier daily routines. Full episode: www.socialprogress.org/post/how-air... 000
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Explore why the U.S. economy has boomed while the country's actual quality of life has gone into reverse, making the U.S. one of only four nations in the world to decline in recent years. Download the ebook for $1.99 USD! www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7K4V7QM 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Without human accountability, trust in public systems erodes quickly. The conversation about AI we are not having: trust, control and social progress is out now! New episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast! 🟣 Listen or watch now: www.socialprogress.org/post/the-ai-... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 27/08/2026If global education systems lean heavily on AI models, local history, literature, and regional identity run the risk of being overwritten. Don't miss out on the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKOH... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Market hype often inflates new technology beyond its immediate utility. What will happen with AI? Don't miss out on the latest episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast with Michael Green and Emrys Schoemaker. 📽️ Watch now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKOH... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Indonesia, China, and South Korea showed the greatest social progress improvement since 1990, when comparing the largest 20 economies. The United States 🇺🇸 recorded the least improvement. ✅ Data from the Time Series Social Progress Index: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 19/08/2026AI requires physical infrastructure, immense energy, and trillions of liters of water. Tech progress carries real consequences not only for the communities living next to the data centers but for society as a whole. New Beyond GDP Podcast episode www.socialprogress.org/post/the-ai-... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Can toxic air actually flip an election?! 😧 Louise Thomas, CEO of Air Aware Labs, breaks down the surprising ways air pollution impacts our health, cognitive capacity, and decision-making in an episode of the Beyond GDP Podcast. 🎙️ Listen or watch now www.socialprogress.org/post/how-air... 021
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 14/08/2026City air averages lie. Moving just a few meters off the curb can drastically change the pollution you breathe in real-time. Watch the full Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast episode to learn how air pollution shapes our choices, focus, and political decisions: youtu.be/gcDs4tICPrI 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Whether you're running, cycling, commuting, or simply at home, AirTrack provides personalized insights into how the air around you affects your health and performance. How does it work? 🤔 Watch or listen now to Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast www.socialprogress.org/post/how-air... 001
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 11/08/2026The dangers of air pollution go far deeper than most people realize, starting before a child is even born. Louise Thomas from Air Aware Labs talks about the impacts of air pollution and solutions for protecting ourselves. 🌎 Listen or watch now! www.socialprogress.org/post/how-air... 000
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 06/08/2026The 2026 Global Social Progress Index shows that: 📊 Pakistan ranks 142/171 countries on social progress 💧 Performs as expected in Basic Needs 🏠 Since 2011, Pakistan has improved the most on Housing What is driving this? 🎙️ Watch or listen now: www.socialprogress.org/post/the-res... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 05/08/2026There's a whole environmental catastrophe that's waiting for Pakistan. @shepleygreen.bsky.social asks Sheheryar M. Khan whether there are any efforts to tackle these issues in our new episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast. 🌿 Watch or listen now: www.socialprogress.org/post/the-res... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 04/08/2026One of Pakistan's biggest challenges is around rights and inclusion. What's your take? Can Pakistan turn its big potential into real change for its people? 🌍Watch or listen to the full episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast! www.socialprogress.org/post/the-res... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Air pollution impacts everything from our lung health to brain development, even influencing voting behavior! New episode out now! ☺️ Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast with @shepleygreen.bsky.social & guest Louise Thomas from Air Aware Labs www.socialprogress.org/post/how-air... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Smoking and obesity get almost all the attention in health discussions, yet air pollution has climbed past both of them on the risk list. How do we protect ourselves? Listen to @shepleygreen.bsky.social and Louise Thomas from Air Aware Labs. www.socialprogress.org/post/how-air... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 29/07/2026What does quality of life really look like in Pakistan when you look past standard economic metrics? Watch the episode for a closer look at the data & daily life in Pakistan with Sheheryar M. Khan, Development Economist, and @shepleygreen.bsky.social, CEO. www.socialprogress.org/post/the-res... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Politics is more about quick wins, things people can see and feel immediately. Long-term climate change investments? They get caught in the crossfire of political cycles. Watch the episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast with Sheheryar Khan www.socialprogress.org/post/the-res... 021
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Spain vs. Argentina... who will win the World Cup on Sunday? And more importantly, will the pitch match the data? Spain dominates in quality of life, outperforming Argentina across 10 of 12 social progress components. See the full scorecard and other results www.socialprogress.org/post/world-cup 000
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 16/07/2026In our new episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast, we explore how well the 🇺🇸 United States is living up to the promise at the heart of its identity. 📽️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHNa... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 15/07/2026The one thing democrats and republicans agree on is that mental health needs more attention. However, the real challenge is not only acknowledging the problem but taking action. Listen to the full episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast www.socialprogress.org/post/why-men... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Why is mental health a civil rights issue? This perspective changed everything for Jono Wilde from The Good Life Movement. He opens up with us by sharing his personal experience with his dad. Listen to the full conversation: www.socialprogress.org/post/why-men... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 12/07/2026We measured America's performance since 1990, and the results are alarming. Do people have adequate housing? Do kids learn in school? What's life expectancy? Can people exercise their rights? Full analysis on the Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast. www.socialprogress.org/post/happy-b... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 10/07/2026The stigma surrounding mental health leads to unequal treatment in healthcare, employment, and society at large. New episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast with Jono Wilde from The Good Life Movement and @shepleygreen.bsky.social. www.socialprogress.org/post/why-men... 031
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 09/07/2026The United States has the resources to offer a quality of life like Denmark’s; it just chooses not to. In a new ebook by @shepleygreen.bsky.social and Matthew Bishop, they explore why the country's actual quality of life has gone into reverse. Download the ebook www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7K4V7QM 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 06/07/2026As the 4th of July celebrations have come to an end, we are left with a difficult question: Has America delivered on its promise? Using the Social Progress Index, we analyze how the United States performs on rights, freedoms, and 57+ social outcomes. www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7K4V7QM 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 05/07/2026The U.S. is getting a failing grade compared to its economic peers, with quality of life declining. From skyrocketing housing costs to a weak healthcare system, we break down exactly where America is falling short and what needs to change. Get it now www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7K4V7QM 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 05/07/2026As the United States celebrates its 250th Birthday, has it achieved the promise of the Founding Fathers of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness? Download the ebook at www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7K4V7QM #4thofjuly #Freedom250 #USA 000
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Happy Birthday, America - But whatever happened to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness? @shepleygreen.bsky.social and Matthew Bishop analyze how the United States stacks up against these ideals. Get it now 📖 www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7K4V7QM #4thofJuly #UnitedStates #dataanalytics 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 03/07/2026In terms of the promise of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, the United States today is earning a failing grade. Watch the full analysis at www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHNa... #4thofJuly 010
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 02/07/2026No other advanced economy underperforms as the United States does. Ahead of America's 250th anniversary and the 4th of July celebrations, we analyze how the country converts its resources into a better quality of life for its people. Full analysis: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHNa... 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Which World Cup host country has the highest level of social progress? 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇺🇸 The United States 🇨🇦 Canada Explore the SPI Guide to the World Cup, which includes an interactive tool to evaluate the quality of life of the competing countries. www.socialprogress.org/worldcup 000
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Which of the World Cup host countries is the happiest? 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States Explore the Social Progress Guide to the World Cup, which includes an interactive tool to evaluate the quality of life of the competing countries. www.socialprogress.org/worldcup 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Hosting a World Cup may be a great honor, but it is also very expensive. The costs are justified because of the wider economic and social benefits of hosting the tournament. So can we find a social progress dividend from hosting the World Cup? www.socialprogress.org/post/world-cup 000
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Which of the three World Cup host countries, Mexico, Canada or the United States, has improved the most in social progress since the last tournament in 2022? Learn more at www.socialprogress.org/worldcup 011
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Here is how we can add true and inclusive representation to our history while building consensus and widespread support. Listen to the new podcast episode! www.socialprogress.org/post/how-to-... With @anwarak.bsky.social and @shepleygreen.bsky.social 123
Social Progress Imperative @socprogress.bsky.social · 22/06/2026The world is not on track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals by the 2030 deadline but the urgency to solve these issues remains. How are you contributing to the #SDGs in your community? www.socialprogress.org/mission 121