Change the Story, Change the World
Charles Eisenstein, economist and author of "Sacred Economics" and "Climate: A New Story", in conversation with Carolyn Finney, author of "Black Faces, White Spaces", take us through an exploration of how we can create an economy that aligns with our ecological, social and spiritual values. Watch video
"As more and more companies start to see the limits of what being ‘less unsustainable’ can deliver, new models of thought are coming onto the radar and finding their way into long-term strategy thinking. "Regenerative Economics looks like one of the more exciting ways forward but it fundamentally means starting new ways of working rather than improving the old ways.” ~ Brodie Partners Read the full story.... Image: Adapted from Ethan Roland 2018 by Daniel C. Wahl Continue reading
"It is time for a new cultural story as societies around the world acknowledge the negative results that have come from the long-held patterns of domination that have prevailed in the past. The time is right now for this shift, as we stand at the brink of great social change. This time of rapid environmental, technological, and social dislocations worldwide offers the opportunity to make fundamental changes. "We can build an economic system that can take us beyond communism, capitalism, and the … Watch video
The key to this transition is in an economic system that allows communities and nature to flourish. It is fortunate that the changes we need to make are the same ones that will tackle inequality, unemployment, climate change, and many other social and environmental crises. Local Futures/Economics of Happiness Continue reading
"The citizens of 2050 are being taught an economic mindset that is rooted in the textbooks of 1950, which in turn are based on the theories of 1850." Renegade economist, Kate Raworth, argues that our dangerously outdated economic theories need to be drawn anew. In this 19-minute video, Kate Raworth talks about humanity’s 21st century goal – to meet the needs of all people within the means of the living planet – and the economic mindset that will give us the best chance of getting there. She … Watch video
"This conversation with Zack Geist addresses the phenomenon of debt, both from a theoretical standpoint and in very practical terms (at least for US listeners). Zack operates a business that liberates people from student loans and other debt. We discuss the morality of debt, debt peonage, and the crushing realities of debt in America. This is a conversation between a philosopher (me) and someone who works with real people deep inside the system." This was recorded as an episode of Charles … Watch video
"UC Berkeley economist Clair Brown argues for an economic system based on altruism, sustainability, and a meaningful life. Because even economics is about more than money.... "In Buddhist economics, happiness is defined by the concept of interconnectedness. All people, all beings, are interdependent with each other and with nature. Happiness comes from making sure people lead comfortable, dignified lives and interact with each other and nature in a meaningful, caring way. "In Buddhism, we … Continue reading
"Don Beck, author of "Spiral Dynamics", and Said Dawlabani, creator of MEMEnomics, walk us through the Spiral Dynamics model of understanding the evolutionary transformation of human values and cultures - and how that applies to economics. "BW75 gathered a diverse group of politicians, economists, activists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and creatives to reimagine the global economy in a way that better serves people and planet." Find out more here. Watch video
"A leading proponent of Earth Ethics, Henderson has been one of the critics to point out that the definitions of reality devised by natural and social scientists often pertain to the realities they are paid to study — raising questions as to who has funded these investigators and theoreticians, and why? Who deems certain research grants to be worthy of funding? Which questions crop up in the first place? Henderson believes that the various threats to peace, community security, and good … Continue reading
"Food security, traditional agriculture, and local self-reliance are key to regenerative societies of the future, say water protectors taking the movement’s lessons forward. "For Sicangu Lakota water protector Cheryl Angel, Standing Rock helped her define what she stands against: an economy rooted in extraction of resources and exploitation of people and planet. It wasn’t until she’d had some distance that the vision of what she stands for came into focus. “Now I understand that sustainable … Continue reading