The Fascination of Circles

Caroline Pauwels, inspired by her childhood memories of creating expanding ripples on the water, sees life as a series of interconnected circles. From the intimate circles of personal relationships to the ever-growing circles of the university, society, and the world, she believes that circles have no beginning or end. Their round shape provides a remedy against narrow-minded thinking and allows for limitless possibilities.

A Possibilist's Vision

Caroline Pauwels, a self-proclaimed possibilist, firmly believes in the potential for a better future. Drawing inspiration from the passionate Swedish physician and statistician, Hans Rosling, she acknowledges the valid focus of the media on human suffering caused by extreme poverty, war violence, and catastrophes. However, she also emphasizes the importance of occasionally zooming out and looking at the available data. Hans Rosling's observations demonstrate that our world is continuously improving—diseases, poverty, and child mortality have significantly decreased in recent decades. This evidence reaffirms our ability as humanity to shape our own destiny and make the world a more balanced place for everyone.

Embracing the Dynamism of Circles

Circles possess a unique dynamism and are brimming with opportunities. Caroline Pauwels embraces this philosophy and sees herself as someone who thinks openly and candidly, without constraints or boundaries. Just as circles offer no limitations, she believes that human potential knows no bounds. By daring to see beyond the challenges we face, she encourages others to be possibilists and actively contribute to shaping a more inclusive and equitable future for all.