# The Octopus Movement

> A global non-profit community of nonlinear thinkers creating possibilities through creativity, innovation, and human connection.

The Octopus Movement (tOM) is a worldwide movement of human intelligence for different and nonlinear thinkers. We connect creators, innovators, and changemakers into a living human mycelium that tackles the world's biggest crises with new kinds of thinking.

## Pages

- [Manifesto](/manifesto): Why nonlinear thinkers are the world's most underused resource.
- [tOM Explained](/tom-explained): Technical blueprint of the movement — mission, structure, and how it works.
- [Why an Octopus](/why-an-octopus): The science behind our symbol and what it means for nonlinear thinking.
- [Nonlinear Thinking](/nonlinear-thinking): The neuroscience and philosophy of nonlinear thought, including the Japanese concept of Ma.
- [Founding Members](/founding-members): Profiles of the founding members of the movement.
- [Nonlinear Thinkers](/nonlinear-thinkers): Historical figures whose nonlinear thinking changed the world.
- [The Human Mycelium](/human-mycelium): How tOM connects nonlinear thinkers worldwide.
- [Mycelial Connection](/mycelial-connection): Find your people via the OptiMatch tool.
- [Think Tank](/think-tank): The tOM Think Tank — diverse minds on hard problems.
- [TellTOM App](/telltom): Turn your frustrations into data that fuels real change.
- [Events](/events): Upcoming and past Octopus events.
- [Donate](/donate): Support the movement.
- [Contact](/contact): Get in touch.

## Crises

- [Hunger](/crisis/hunger)
- [Homelessness](/crisis/homelessness)
- [Climate Change](/crisis/climate-change)
- [Education](/crisis/education)
- [Well-Being](/crisis/well-being)
- [Leadership](/crisis/leadership)

## Optional

- [Sustainability](/sustainability)
- [Human Rights Policy](/human-rights-policy)
- [Privacy Statement](/privacy-statement)