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A web-based video project
I'm excited that this site is now up and running after many months of development. The idea of the project began in 2005, when I was traveling, promoting a film whose themes focused on the idea of 'oneness', a non-dualistic perspective that recognizes all life is interconnected. I was overwhelmed by the response of people from all ages and backgrounds when exposed to media that promoted the idea of our shared humanity. I began to think of how to create more, freely accessible material that would promote discussion about what connects us as human beings, to one another and to our planet, rather than what separates us. I truly believe that our current global systems will not survive if we continue to embrace a mind set that sees everything as separate, does not look to the future for our children and grandchildren, and cares only about individual interests. I know I am not alone in these convictions, and that people around the world are developing new ways of working together, that promote the possibility of a sustainable future, in as many areas as there currently are problems. Who are these people and how are they thinking about these issues? How are they working? How are they living? What insights and knowledge do they have that can be shared?

It was these questions that led to the idea of a global inquiry into the idea of oneness. With a small film crew we set out to document this inquiry, filming interviews with people from a variety of backgrounds with the hope that their insights, stories and knowledge could be used to inspire dialogue that could lead to new ways of thinking and working in the world. In the last six months we have filmed thirty-eight interviews with people in the United States, New Zealand and Australia, of which some of the content is currently available on the site. Spiritual teachers, human rights advocates, authors, scientists, philosophers, indigenous elders, CEO's, and health and environment experts are just some of the people we have met and interviewed, and I must say, I have been thrilled by the results, and am excited to be able to share the material with you at this early stage of the project.

In the last year, the internet has emerged as a viable vehicle for distributing video to a world wide audience, democratizing video-based media,. Using the internet as our primary distribution platform allows us to present this material quickly and at no cost to the ever-growing worldwide online community. In the coming months this site will be expanding to include freely downloadable video files of all available content, an extensive interactive user platform and the ability for users to upload and share their own video content alongside our own. I am excited about these upcoming developments and look forward to seeing how this material will be seen, shared and used as a tool for promoting discussion among our users.

In the coming months we will be updating the site with more video footage from our recent travels as well as from our upcoming trips to South America, India and the United States. We welcome your feedback and ideas at this early stage of the project and look forward to hearing from you.

Welcome and enjoy.

Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee
Global Oneness Project Director