@whitenoise ”...in cooperation we shine..” Very well put. I completely agree with you on this. Because the world societies are basically inclined on competitive principles, we are
in the unenviable position of possibly competing ourselves out of existence. Yet by cooperating, the possibilities are perhaps limitless.
In answer to the question at the head of this thread, I would say with regard to “when”: Just as soon as enough of us start believing in the possibility that the task is achievable.
Just as soon as enough of us choose to act in positive ways (both on a personal and collective level) to bring about the desired goal. There is ample common sense and wisdom in the optimistic responses in this thread alone to guide the way, if we so choose, and that is just one thread on this subject!
With regard to the “how”: Because such a task would of necessity need to be based on ‘cooperative’ principles, it would need for it to be made clear that such principles could and would be to the benefit of all.
If we work on the assumption that an unfortunate and very damaging by-product of competitive socio-economic behaviour is that not only ‘fair’ means are employed to gain advantage, but also ‘foul’ means, then it can also be assumed that a, perhaps large, number of influential and powerful groups and individuals fear the consequences of any ‘foul’ means that they have, employed becoming exposed. This being so, and for practicality’s sake, it would make good sense to develop what might be called ‘Incentivizing Initiatives’ along the lines of amnesties (Perhaps Amnesty International could live up to it’s name and organise such a campaign).
Fear of retribution and loss of material gain on the behalf of the powerful is perhaps the biggest obstacle to a world of peace coming to be. Well, imagine what could be achieved if that fear was no longer there. So establishing and supporting mutually beneficial and encouraging initiatives would be a good, practical starting point to achieving the “how” of the question.
Finally, and importantly, we need to establish (re-establish) and support ‘Cooperative’ business practices. ‘Win Win’ not ‘Win Lose’.