Let’s get this out of the way: Borders are BS.
They’re imaginary lines drawn by dead men in wigs and kept alive by people in fear. They exist on maps but not in the hearts of the evolved.
And yet, we worship them like holy commandments. We let them define who gets access to safety, love, wealth, healthcare, and freedom.
Let’s break the spell.
A borderless world isn’t just a utopian ideal whispered by John Lennon and the Federation in Star Trek—it’s a data-backed, spiritually aligned, economically smart direction for humanity.
And yes… It’s the opposite of what Trump is trying to do to the world.
I started reflecting on this post today while at Singularity University in Silicon Valley, attending a dinner with fellow execs and tackling a very unique dinner table conversation.
On our table was a conversation starter card that made the nerd in me light up:
What can business leaders learn from the original Star Trek series?
My response to the question?
Let’s slowly dismantle borders. Bit by bit.
Let me explain.
Why do we believe in borders?
Ready for an entertaining ride on why we might want to reconsider how we tie our identities (and our mental models of how we understand others) to these imaginary lines? Buckle up.
In my book The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, I use a term called brules (short for bullsh*t rules) to describe useless laws and rules we humans still cling to in simplistic attempts to make sense of a complex world. The idea of borders is one of the biggest brules out there.
We worry about immigrants flooding into our civilized countries and raising crime rates.
We fear that refugees will leech off public funds and allow their exotic but alien cultures to taint our pristine way of life.
We worry that our ways will be replaced by people with a different skin color or who worship God based on a different ancient text.
In short: we fear.
But is this fear irrational?
Turns out, in a study of how much we truly understand the world—conducted by Swedish social scientist Hans Rosling—we’re basically clueless.
We have what’s called a negative bias toward the world. And these three facts show just how wide the gap is between reality and perception.
So I want you to do this quiz with me. Real quick. Answer these three questions:
- What percentage of the world lives in poverty today?
- What percentage of the world population now lives in a country other than their country of birth?
- What’s the birth rate per woman outside the Western world?
Got your answers down? Okay, now let’s check your score.
Three beliefs that fuel the fear of “a borderless world”
1. The myth of global poverty
In a 2018 study asking 32,000 people from 26 countries whether world poverty had increased or decreased over the prior 20 years, only 2% got it right.
The truth? Global poverty dropped from 40% in 1980 to under 9% today.
We’re living through the greatest poverty reduction in human history—and hardly anyone knows.
I was sitting in an Uber in Tallinn just a few months ago when the driver asked, “You’re of Indian origin, correct?”
I said, “Yes.”
He then proceeded to say, “Indian. Such friendly people. Pity your country is so poor. People suffer so much. Ah, the poverty. Very bad. Very bad.”
What my European Uber driver failed to understand was this:
Poverty rates in India have fallen so sharply that today, only 2% of Indian households live on under $2/day—the global measure for extreme poverty.
Poverty is falling globally. But if Westerners think the world is swarming with starving, poor, decrepit souls seeking better chances… you’re going to shut your borders tight.
2. The myth of migration
According to Rosling’s data in Factfulness, only 3.4% of the global population lives outside the country they were born in.
That means 96.6% of humanity stays put. Most people want to stay home—they just want the opportunity to thrive while doing so.
Contrary to popular belief, millions of people aren’t trying to sneak into your rich country. They’re busy making life better and better in their own.
India, China, the Middle East —all are experiencing tremendous bursts in quality of life and GDP. And fewer and fewer of them care about the “American Dream”.
3. The myth of “baby machines”
It’s common in the West to assume that people in India and the Muslim world have truckloads of kids. And if you let “those people” into your country—oh no! Prepare to be replaced.
Turns out this is far from true.
Today, the global average fertility rate is 2.1—exactly at replacement level.
And shockingly, this includes countries like Pakistan, Nigeria, and Bangladesh.
Let me repeat that: Westerners and non-Westerners are both barely having children… at replacement level.
The exception? 9% still living in extreme poverty. When your child has a high chance of dying before age 5, you procreate more.
So why are Westerners so wrong?
Simple: right-wing politics in the US and Europe thrive on fear.
The most useful fear? The fear of the other.
Western media is designed to make its citizens fearful, insular, and… let’s be honest—proudly ignorant.
Let’s rewind…
The American border crisis was manufactured
Hear me out for a moment…
The U.S.-Mexico border is one of the most emotionally charged political issues in America today. But what if the “crisis” dominating headlines was, in fact, a problem created by the very people who claim to be solving it?
Back in the 1980s, America didn’t have a border wall—and didn’t need one.
Mexicans would cross over, work as day laborers, and then return home.
There was even a term for it: rotating door migration.
During the 1980 Republican presidential primary debate in Houston, Texas, on April 23, 1980, candidates Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush engaged in a surprisingly humane exchange about immigration—particularly concerning undocumented immigrants. Both emphasized compassion and practicality.
George H.W. Bush said:
“These are good people, strong people. Part of my family is Mexican.”
Ronald Reagan added:
“Rather than talking about putting up a fence, why don’t we work out some recognition of our mutual problems, make it possible for them to come here legally with a work permit?”
Imagine that. Reagan, patron saint of modern conservatism, advocated for migrant workers—not demonizing them.
He didn’t see immigrants as threats. He saw them as neighbors.
He believed in circular migration—that workers could come to the U.S. temporarily, contribute, and return home without being criminalized. No walls. No mass deportations. Just legal, respectful cooperation.
But something changed.
What changed? The politics of “control”
By the mid-1980s, immigration had become a political lightning rod. The economy was under strain. Unemployment was up. And the media narrative started shifting from “hardworking migrants” to “illegal invaders.”
Even though Reagan held personal compassion, he faced growing pressure from within his own party to “restore control.”
So in 1986, Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)—a sweeping law that did two things:
- Legalized about 3 million undocumented immigrants already in the U.S.
- Criminalized hiring undocumented workers and increased border enforcement.
Reagan called it a “humanitarian” measure. And in many ways, it was.
But it came with a price.
The unintended consequence: From circular to permanent migration
Before IRCA, Mexican workers would come seasonally—they’d work for months, then return to Mexico. It was a rotating door.
But after IRCA’s enforcement kicked in—especially employer sanctions and increased militarization of the border—crossing became riskier, costlier, and far more dangerous.
So what happened?
Migrants stopped going back. They brought their families and settled permanently.
The very enforcement meant to “control” immigration actually cemented it.
Sociologist Douglas Massey put it best:
“We transformed a circular flow of male workers into a settled population of families.”
So Reagan’s legacy is complicated.
He wanted openness and dignity. But in trying to appease both sides, he set in motion the very crisis the right wing would later weaponize.
Fast forward 30 years.
The GOP has gone from Reagan’s “Let’s work together with our neighbors” to Trump’s “Build the wall.”
From compassion… to cruelty.
From policy… to panic.
From work permits… to cages.
Reagan wasn’t perfect. But he never wanted a wall. He didn’t dream of bans and raids. He believed immigrants made America stronger.
What changed?
Fear won.
Fast forward to today:
Right-wing politicians have mastered this fear-based playbook.
Enter Trump. Enter JD Vance. Enter tariffs, bans, walls, and panic.
All built on useful myths.
The real stats: Illegal immigrants are not the problem
Contrary to campaign soundbites:
- Illegal immigrants do not commit more crime.
- They’re not causing rape waves.
- And most of those horror stories? Fabricated. Recycled political fiction.
Now, here’s a dose of reality:
Each year, undocumented immigrants in the U.S. contribute over $10,000 in taxes per household, according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. That’s more than some citizens pay—and they do it while being ineligible for most public benefits.
They pay income taxes, property taxes (through rent), sales taxes, and Social Security—even though they’ll likely never see a dime of it in return.
So again—who’s really freeloading?
Americans are good, kind people. They get this. Even many who voted for Trump—when presented with the realities undocumented families face—respond with empathy. In fact, when asked about what should happen to undocumented immigrants already in the U.S., 70% of Americans said they preferred a pathway to citizenship over deportation. But at political action rallies? We see the dark side. (Some politicians bring out the worst in us.)
We’ve built a mythos around the “drain on the system” when, in fact, they are helping keep the system afloat—from farming to food service, from childcare to construction.
And let’s be honest: if you live in the U.S. and enjoy affordable strawberries in winter, a clean hotel room, or a well-maintained garden, you’re already benefiting from undocumented labor.
The fear machine reloaded: Trump’s tariffs and global poverty
And now, fear takes another form: economic warfare dressed up as patriotism.
Trump’s tariffs weren’t a strategy. They were a tantrum—one that tanked the stock market, raised consumer prices, disrupted global supply chains, and risked plunging the world into disconnection and poverty.
Why?
Because American voters fell for it. (Again. Sigh.)
These weren’t smart, tactical moves to protect American jobs. They were emotionally charged, fear-fueled maneuvers designed to punish an imaginary enemy called “everyone else.”
The result? Tariffs that cost the average U.S. household $400–$500 a year in added expenses. Billions in lost business. And a breakdown in trust with global trading partners.
Borders—which were being gently dissolved by global trade and digital collaboration—are rearing their ugly heads again.
And it’s hurting everyone.
Which brings us to the trillion-dollar question—the one that could redefine the future of our species if we’re brave enough to answer it honestly…
What happens if we erase borders?
According to economist Michael Clemens, global GDP could double.
That’s not a typo. Double.
Because when people are free to move to where their talents are most needed, productivity soars. Innovation spreads. Opportunity multiplies.
And some economists take it even further: some models estimate global GDP could grow by up to 147% if we opened borders worldwide.
That’s not just a bigger pie. That’s a whole new global bakery franchise.
Borders trap potential.
They lock brilliant minds and strong hands in environments where their contributions are stunted.
But when we unlock that movement—
We don’t just help migrants. We lift everyone.
It’s the closest thing humanity has to a cheat code for prosperity.
So, what’s stopping us?
Fear. Again. But we’ve already seen what fear costs.
Now imagine what courage could gain.
Star Trek: The federation of us
In Star Trek canon, Earth unifies in the year 2150—just 125 years from now. And soon after, it joins the United Federation of Planets.
No more nations. No more borders. Just one species, one mission: to boldly go where no one has gone before.
The Federation isn’t just science fiction.
It’s a map. A metaphor. A model.
At the heart of this galactic alliance lies a Vulcan philosophy: IDIC—Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations.
The idea? That every culture, every perspective, and every being—no matter how strange or different—adds richness to the whole.
That diversity isn’t something to tolerate. It’s something to celebrate.
That’s not just fantasy—it’s the future we’re capable of creating.
In a way, the Starship Enterprise wasn’t just a ship. It was Earth, evolved. A planetary crew navigating the galaxy with wisdom, inclusion, and curiosity as their compass.
And maybe—just maybe—it’s a glimpse of who we’re meant to become.
Not someday. But soon.
Because the Federation already exists in pieces: in our shared values, our intercontinental friendships, and the billions of us who already see ourselves not just as citizens of nations but as humans of Earth.
And it’s already starting to happen.
Schengen: The real-world federation
Want proof that borderless living isn’t just sci-fi? Look at the Schengen Zone in Europe.
Every single day, 3.5 million people cross internal EU borders without showing a passport. No barbed wire. No interrogations. No identity theater.
I once road-tripped with my kids from Belgium to the Netherlands to Luxembourg to Germany to France—all in the span of 8 days by car. Not a single checkpoint. Not a single customs agent. Even my European SIM card worked seamlessly across countries. Not even a roaming fee to annoy me.
This is what happens when countries collaborate instead of compete.
Now contrast that with post-Brexit Britain:
- British families now face long lines at EU airports.
- They need visas to work abroad.
- Their economy? Shrinking.
UK households are now losing £1,300 a year in income due to reduced trade and investment.
If the average Brit who voted for Brexit had known their holiday in Spain would come with longer queues and a lighter wallet, would they have still voted for it?
Probably not.
The entire thing was built on a lie.
A lie stoked by—yes, again—right-wing politicians who used the fear of “others” to harvest votes.
And now, it’s the everyday people paying the price.
Dubai: A case for openness
If there’s a real-world prototype of Star Trek’s United Federation of Planets, it’s Dubai.
The Emiratis make up only about 8% of the population. The rest? A swirling dance of humans from every continent—working, co-creating, and building a future together.
Crime? Lower than most major Western cities.
Cultural erosion? Nope. Emirati identity isn’t just intact—it’s celebrated, respected, and globally influential.
Economy? Absolutely booming.
Dubai consistently ranks among the top 10 safest cities in the world, beating out cities like London, Paris, and New York. So much for “diversity brings danger.”
While much of Europe is aging, shrinking, and clenching its borders like a scared fist, the UAE opened its doors—and opened its future.
This isn’t an anomaly. It’s a blueprint.
I’ve made Dubai my home, and more and more of my friends, co-workers, and many Mindvalley authors are now moving there. Openness simply works!
Darwin was right: Evolve or die
In 1872, Charles Darwin wrote one of the most prescient paragraphs I’ve ever read in any book. In The Descent of Man, he wrote:
“As man advances in civilisation, and small tribes are united into larger communities, the simplest reason would tell each individual that he ought to extend his social instincts and sympathies to all the members of the same nation… Once this point is reached, there is only an artificial barrier to prevent his sympathies extending to the men of all nations and races.”
Darwin didn’t just predict evolution.
He predicted the European Union.
He didn’t just see where we came from.
He saw our future.
He saw that empathy expands with civilization.
That artificial barriers—like borders—block our most evolved instinct: sympathy.
And what did the British people do with that legacy?
They voted for Brexit.
Yes, Charles Darwin—voted one of the greatest Britons of all time—was spiritually slapped in the face by a nation that let fear rewrite its future.
As Professor Scott Galloway put it:
“Brexit is the greatest act of national self-sabotage since America invaded Iraq.”
Side note: Trump’s tariffs may prove to be an even greater—and dumber—act of self-sabotage.
Why I wrote this (and why I carry 5 residencies)
As an entrepreneur who’s created jobs across four continents, let me give you a real-world example of how fear-driven bureaucracy plays out:
- It took me two days to get residency in the UAE.
- It took me 419 pages of documentation and months to get the same in the United States.
- It’s taken me nearly a year (and counting) to secure residency in London, just so I can be present for my daughter, who is enrolling in school there.
This isn’t about the immigration “process.” This is about paranoia disguised as policy.
These outdated systems were designed for a world that no longer exists—a world run on fear, not facts.
I’ve lived on multiple continents. I’ve created jobs in countries that won’t give me citizenship. I’ve contributed millions to economies where I still get treated like an outsider.
And I know I’m not alone. This is the daily reality for millions of people like me: global citizens trapped by 20th-century paperwork.
This isn’t about process—it’s about paranoia.
These bureaucracies are relics of a world run by fear, not facts.
The Earth flag I fly
That’s why the only flag I’ll ever truly fly is the Earth Flag.
Designed by Swedish artist Oskar Pernefeldt, it features seven interlocking white rings on a deep blue background—symbolizing the unity of continents and all life on Earth.
It’s an amazing idea worth following. I simply don’t believe in the idea of countries anymore. I love the USA, Estonia, Malaysia, the UAE – all the countries that I’ve called home. But I choose to see myself as a citizen of Earth first.
And if this idea resonates, follow the Earth Flag on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/flagofplanetearth
So… What now?
Let’s recap:
- Borders are fiction.
- Fear is the author.
- And the future belongs to those who can imagine beyond the lines.
It’s time to:
- Stop letting fear choose your leaders.
- Demand policies rooted in facts, not fiction.
- Stop voting for anyone who says ‘tariffs,’ ‘border wall,’ or ‘migrant invasion.’ They don’t have a vision. They have a marketing plan.
- Choose Earth. Choose openness. Choose evolution.
Because the greatest wall we need to tear down… is the one in our minds.
And on the other side?
The next version of humanity.
One world. One people. No borders.
Only horizons.
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135 Responses
So what was your answer? 4 more years of Biden or Harris? I’m sure Dubai just lets millions come across its borders illegally? I think not. While it’s nice to live in the la la land of superheros and Star Trek, the rest of us must live in the real world with real world problems. I am a big fan of yours Vishen but you lost me here.
All in all I agree, though the picture you paint of UAE and Dubai is very one sided.
I’ve listened to you for a while through some time through podcasts, YT and some of the original Silva Method when you started coming out. You were pivotal in changing much of my mindset during a very turbulent time, along with many other leaders such as Eckhart Tolle, Alan Watts, Robert Monroe, Esther/Abraham Hicks, Neville Goddard, Rhonda Byrne, Sadhguru and so many more. I agree with so much with what you have said, and only having been falling more in love with Trek/Babylon 5 and similar series I didn’t have the consciousness to appreciate more at the time as a teenager, I see so many parallels and synchronicities between shows from the 70s, 80s and 90s that are happening today. It goes to show how truly forward thinking and progressive some of these shows really were at the time, but the people and minds behind them discovering this to transpose this all in a creative artistic way, in space opera – I start to see life not just as a stage anymore. I’ve come to even let go a lot of the Seeker mindset, because once you Know, you become a Knower and not a Seeker. And the thing that seeks you as you seek it no longer is seeking you when it too is holding you, knowing you. I am not entirely sure if I believe if 100% borderless. To me, it is one of those ideals that seems a little too perfect to obtain, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t strive in excellence and flow with it. I do believe at a soul level, love can transcend all boundaries and is boundless. Energy seems boundless. And if the universe is always expanding, it is an intelligent, aware and living one that must be aware it too is expanding and growing just as much as we are aware of it, I feel. However, as you know, that doesn’t mean we should ignore the danger of some people. If Jesus said we be God’s yet we be Mortal, it is still a word of caution that we are not just mere Human – but Gods among Gods. And that can be both awe inducing just as much as it can induce a great paranoia and schizophrenia, as you are well aware likely in the occurrence of a spiritual or Kundalini Awakening. I have yet to experience the level of soul travel that Robert Monroe speaks we can experience in his Hemi-Sync tapes; but I do know that we are far more than the body and mind – and if all there is potentialties, then it’s potential we could vary well live in a true utopia of borderless possibilities. If we focus on what is happening in the world, we need laws and conditions in a world of lawlessness. That is what the globe is seeing is tons of people turning towards lawlessness saying let’s have open borders, while putting ourselves and others of great risk of harm. Yet, I don’t believe in closing ourselves off to the world as a certain President is doing, because I am too acquainted with Narcissistic abuse and how they isolate you from family, friends, support, etc to “keep the power/control” while pretending they are doing it out of love and your best interests. So to your credit, that is where I am more for a God flag (not in the Christian sense, necessarily, but in the essence and love that which permeates all that we touch and come to acquaintance with) a Multiverse Flag, a Universe Flag, Galactic Flag, and an Earth flag more than any country turning dictator, or just attempting to legalize trafficking and minimize that is what is actually happening. Let the God’s of the Universe and Earth that are above that act swiftly, because the time to wait needs to end, like Yesterday.
I’m writing with genuine disappointment after receiving your recent email. I joined MindValley because I believed it was a space free from political noise—a place where people from all walks of life could come together to grow, heal, and simply be. Unfortunately, that sense of neutrality and inclusion feels compromised now.
Spiritual and personal growth platforms, especially ones built with the support of a diverse global community, carry a unique responsibility. When personal political views are shared under the banner of a business like MindValley, it doesn’t just feel like an individual opinion—it feels like a message from the organization as a whole. That can alienate those who believed they were welcome regardless of their personal or political beliefs.
This isn’t about which side of the political spectrum you’re on. I’m not writing this from a partisan perspective. I simply don’t believe that businesses—especially ones rooted in values like unity, enlightenment, and abundance—should use their platforms to amplify political stances. Doing so risks division and excludes voices that may differ quietly but significantly, including those within your own team.
I respect everyone’s right to hold and share their own beliefs. But when those beliefs are broadcast through a brand that’s supposed to unite and uplift, it can feel more like a statement of alignment than personal expression.
With that said, I’ve chosen to step away from MindValley. I hope one day the focus returns fully to what initially drew so many of us in—the work of personal transformation, connection, and collective growth beyond politics.
Thank you so much Vishen for sharing your thoughts on a borderless world. I strongly resonate with your message and will indeed share it widely!
Talk about a fantasy based Utopia!!!
If the American Bill of Rights was universally recognized and taxes weren’t a thing, this might be possible. But back in real life, it just isn’t. And it never will be – too many authoritarians that want to control how you think and what you can say (so you can’t undermine their authority!).
So ‘borders’ aren’t the problem – they just limit the reach of authoritarian regimes. Borders are the solution.
The only way for lack of borders to work is to eliminate the conditioning of the masses. It is the conditioning that separates us and it is the conditioning that is directly responsible for all the manmade ills the world suffers.
See my substack for the solution, “An Offer They Can’t Refuse”, that could not only lead to a borderless world, but can put humanity on the path to becoming an intelligent species.
JamesSarafin.Substack.com
My heart warmed so much of this writing. I totally relate to a borderless world. Also at Massive Global Agency we acknowledge this and our vision is a world where everyone can thrive. One necessity for this is indeed a borderless world 🌍
If it’s OK I share http://www.MGA.rocks , this is collective mission so I apologise if I break a brute of postings an URL 😉
Could have a borderless world if two laws were followed. 1. Don’t encroach on other persons or their property and
2. Do all you have agreed to do. If you have big encroaching governments that redistribute earnings from one to another person by force then population will flow to where they get the free handout on the backs of others. So you would need 1 world government, no political power (good luck with that), and lots of personal and business liberty (which comes fom following the above two laws). Way too many socialist governments out there for there to be a productive and free world so now we hope for pockets of freedom bound by borders.
I’m writing with genuine disappointment after receiving your recent email on this topic. I joined MindValley because I believed it was a space free from political noise—a place where people from all walks of life could come together to grow, heal, and simply be. Unfortunately, that sense of neutrality and inclusion feels compromised now.
Spiritual and personal growth platforms, especially ones built with the support of a diverse global community, carry a unique responsibility. When personal political views are shared under the banner of a business like MindValley, it doesn’t just feel like an individual opinion—it feels like a message from the organization as a whole. That can alienate those who believed they were welcome regardless of their personal or political beliefs.
This isn’t about which side of the political spectrum you’re on. I’m not writing this from a partisan perspective. I simply don’t believe that businesses—especially ones rooted in values like unity, enlightenment, and abundance—should use their platforms to amplify political stances. Doing so risks division and excludes voices that may differ quietly but significantly, including those within your own team.
I respect everyone’s right to hold and share their own beliefs. But when those beliefs are broadcast through a brand that’s supposed to unite and uplift, it can feel more like a statement of alignment than personal expression.
With that said, I’ve chosen to step away from MindValley. I hope one day the focus returns fully to what initially drew so many of us in—the work of personal transformation, connection, and collective growth beyond politics.
I really appreciate your speaking out and using your platform with such a thoughtful and well-researched (and well-experienced) piece. I hope many read it!
I agree. No borders. Policies based on facts, not fear. Thank you.
Excellent! Love every word – thanks so much for sharing this I totally agree and have shared this as well!
Although I was never really a Trekkie I did see a couple of the movies that came out and enjoyed them on an entertainment level but perhaps should of been thinking about it much deeper!
Again – thanks for this perspective! Have a great day!
Excellent article Vishen.
I deeply appreciate your clarity, detail, and commitment to humanity.
I’m also a Star Trek fan as well as a superhero fan. I can see and love the metaphors leading to a better world for all.
You definitely live in a bubble, obviously you have never been the victim of a crime perpetrated by an illegal person that was not supposed to be there in the first place. What about the constant crimes against women in Europe by muslin immigrants? How would you feel if that was your daughter? What about the dangerous gangs that infiltrated the US in the past 20 years? Do you know their initiation rituals? I’ll tell you, torture, rape and dismember a teenage boy or girl.
If you are so in favor about open borders, live by example, welcome into your home one or two of the many gang members being chased by authorities right now, then you can talk. Borders are necessary to keep law, order and sovereignty of a nation, without them there is chaos. You think all people are good and have a good heart? Think twice, humans can be evil, we see it all the time. Leave your doors open tonight and the gates of your community too, welcome anyone that wants to take whatever they want from your home, then you can advocate for open borders.
I agree with you completely Sylvia, thank you for sharing, and you’ve asked the right questions. Let’s all start living with our front doors wide open and see what happens! A wonderful idea that Vishen presents here but the reality of the world is completely different. Dubai has a booming economy, it also has very strict laws (not as open minded as it looks) hence there is no crime and everyone behaves. Why not send your kid to a school in Dubai if it’s so amazing and is now your home.
London beats it by far, Brexit or no Brexit.
Humanity is definitely not mature enough for this shift, and who is going to be the leader of this unified Earth? Politicians are making enough mess in their own countries, let alone leading the whole world.
Humanity is not mature enough for a world without borders. I remember a few decades back when the cold war was over thinking that humanity is moving beyond all the enmity we have toward one another. But that hope didn’t last long. Just in recent history Russia invades Ukraine, a brutal war. Humanity will never be mature enough for a world without borders; even when we have them, people are violated. The immigrant issue was never about crime or race; it is about power. Everyone knows, even though no one says it, that the immigrants bring socialist ideology into a country, an ideology of big oppressive, burdensome government. They don’t value civil liberties the way Americans do and they vote accordingly. Ironically, what made the ‘Star Trek’ federation work was a common enemy. ‘Star Trek’ was full of conflict with Romulans and Klingons, even in fantasy there was no utopia. Humanity will never change underneath it all.
Brilliantly written! Eye-opening, empowering, and inspiring! Exposing the fictions that we’ve all been fed as truths. Offering a perspective that’s in sync with the growing awareness & global interconnectedness of the present day.
This resonates deeply with me. All my life I’ve felt myself as a citizen of Earth, seeing borders as unnecessary barriers that prevent us all on this planet from more easily getting to know each other and creating together.
I completely share the vision of a borderless world for us all. A world where openness, collaboration, mutual respect & trust are our core values.
Thank you, Vishen, for writing so elaborately and exploring various different angles to this matter. Thank you for sharing an inspiring vision of the future of our world.
Here’s to us helping build a world that our children deserve to inherit!
I wrote about how we can create a world without walls many years ago in my book about the meaning life (titled “Unity in Diversity: a new dawn”, in which I explain how we can bring the world together as one family. To watch my YouTube video titled “The World Without Walls Explanation”, go to my website (www.rodolfoleon.com) and then click on “World Without Walls Project” on the menu items to open the webpage where you can watch the video about how we can bring the world together as a united family. Here’s to the “ONE WORLD – ONE FAMILY” revolution!
Thank you for sharing your perspective. I agree that we must strive for a borderless world, but I respectfully disagree with several of your arguments; they appear too biased. A borderless world is essential for our planet’s and humanity’s continued development; however, I recognize that we are not yet prepared for this shift.
One of our most significant challenges is the presence of political and religious extremism, which exists on both the left and the right—not just the right. In fact, the left has, at times, demonstrated greater extremism through fear-mongering and violence compared to the right. Furthermore, many religious leaders fail to adhere to their principles of peace and love, opting for control, fear, and destruction. The discourse surrounding Palestine and Israel often distorts reality to serve a specific ideology.
We cannot achieve a borderless world unless we first shed our biases. Even your article reflects certain biases while advocating for a borderless society. For instance, Trump’s tariffs are not the result of an emotional “tantrum.” If you study economics, you’ll find that using tariffs is a common negotiating tactic. Historically, before the U.S. imposed income tax on its citizens, tariffs served as the government’s primary source of revenue.
I am not a supporter of Trump, but I understand that we need his administration to succeed. In addition to shedding our biases, individuals will need the means to manage their own production. Centralized control does not work effectively, nor does managing scarcity, though the latter is a better solution overall.
My main point is that while we aspire to a borderless world to advance as a species, we must first address several maturity markers: political strife, freedom of speech and movement, religious and secular freedom, personal production, and honest self-reflection. Our species must mature to accept one another and embrace diverse ideas before we can remove the barriers that separate us.
What you shared is where I am at in this moment. TY.
Spoken from my heart. So well received and expressed. Thank you