Introducing
A Practical Utopia
An organization dedicated to advancing the cause of peace, initially by vetting and further developing
Practical Idealism Reimagined (PIR)--the founder's philosophy of Peace and ethically solving virtually all problems of all scales be they personal, business, or interpersonal.
About Us
Our Philosophy
Practical Idealism Reimagined is an effort to describe a fair and practical way people can live together peacefully, even given human limitations. It starts from the idea that peace becomes possible when people are properly incentivized to act fairly and based on what is most likely true. The approach is grounded in ethical self-interest rather than naive idealism, showing why granting others the same rights we demand for ourselves benefits both individuals and society. It does not depend on shared beliefs or faith, but on recognizing one another as equals. While almost unbelievably simple at its core, this framework proposes a practical social agreement under which peace and cooperation become achievable.
Go to the next section to learn more about the philosophy in detail.
Philosophy Details
Dive Deeper
Watch or listen to a 40-minute interview with the founder, Adam M. Ostrow. Or, download the summarized transcript (6 pages) from our LinkedIn company page.
Individual topics are chapters on YouTube
Meet the Founder
Engage
To challenge these ideas, ask questions, or further participate,
EMAIL: [email protected]
Additional Resources
More to Read or Watch
I've compiled a list of works that have influenced my thinking in different ways. Some directly shaped my ideas, while others independently expressed concepts I had already been developing.
Lend Peace Your Talents
Volunteer
Do you want to get involved building a better future?
As a disabled founder, with a limited work week, I need dedicated workers and leaders to run day to day operations. This is an ideal opportunity for organized, thoughtful, individuals regardless of experience who want to adopt PIR thinking. I am invested in providing supportive mentorship and teaching those who want to become highly effective leaders. All positions are volunteer until a non-profit is founded and funding supports full-time personnel.
Email us to express interest in one or more of these roles.
Lend Peace Your Talents
Volunteer
Meeting Coordinator
I urgently need assistance managing the technical aspects of meetings (Zoom or another free platform is acceptable until funding expands). Due to urgency, effective temporary assistance in this area from people primarily interested in leadership positions will be greatly appreciated. The willingness to do what is needed and not just what you want is an important leadership quality in my view.Responsibilities include:
Setting up a meetings you schedule, sending invitations, and ensuring all aspects of
technical preparation (I have an iPhone and low latency earbuds/microphone.
Managing meetings before, during, and after to ensure they run smoothly and are
properly documented
Downloading transcripts
Generating a detailed summary
Placing the summary and full transcript into a Word document
Editing the summary for accuracy and completeness
Sending the completed document to me
Lend Peace Your Talents
Volunteer
Doers
The path to peace will be built brick by brick. Each brick is a foundational task that can be completed in one week. No matter if you choose to help lay the path or build one brick, every contribution is meaningful. Whether you have a chunk of time once in a while or can attend regular meetings, there is a way for you to help.
We are currently looking for contributors in the following areas:
Managing and expanding social media presence
Press Relations and Marketing
Website management
Content creation
Nonprofit formation, grant applications, and pro bono legal coordination
Volunteer coordinator
To express interest, send an email to [email protected]. (Subject: Doer)
Lend Peace Your Talents
Volunteer
Thinkers
I am assembling a group of deep thinkers, including those with scientific or philosophical interests, to further refine Practical Idealism Reimagined (PIR) by deeply exploring the implications. The group format will be part lecture and part discussion to vet the philosophy and describe how we might construct a society that follows it.
Bi-weekly discussions will likely be scheduled, but it is not expected for everyone to be able to attend every session. Recordings and summaries will be made available.To express interest email [email protected].(Subject: Thinker)
