Change the Story, Change the World
Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist, the new book by Kate Raworth, tells a new story of economics, one based on human prosperity within a thriving living world. These animations tell the story of the book's seven ways to think in 60-second bites. This is the second of seven. Check out the full set. Watch video
"After a year of disheartening setbacks, many activists and change-makers may feel that the critical goal of transforming capitalism is slipping out of reach. "Yet, having just returned from a four-week trip to many sites and gatherings working on social, economic, and spiritual renewal, I feel that the opposite is true. There are more fascinating and eye-opening examples of this transformation emerging worldwide than ever before. "But something is missing, something that contributes … Continue reading
Is is possible to build a truly caring economy? Riane Eisler proposes a new approach to economics that gives visibility and value to the most essential human work: the work of caring for people and nature. Riane Eisler is a social scientist, attorney, and author whose work on cultural transformation has inspired both scholars and social activists. Her research has impacted many fields, including history, economics, psychology, sociology, and education. She has been a leader in the movement for … Watch video
With the shortcomings of so-called 'sharing economy' corporations like Uber becoming ever clearer, Steven Gorelick argues that place-based networks of mutual support can do much more to promote economic resilience than tech giants ever could. We hope you enjoy his take! "Many years ago I moved from New York City to a remote valley in the mountains of Colorado. Of all the differences from big city life, none fascinated me more than the fact that everyone in this valley left their vehicles … Continue reading
"The dominant narrative of separation creates a focus on scarcity, competition and individual advantage, while the emerging narrative of interbeing challenges us to create a win-win-win economy based on the understanding that it is in our enlightened self-interest to unlock shared abundances through collaboration." Read the full story by Daniel Wahl, Findhorn Fellow and specialist in whole systems design and transformative innovation for regenenerative cultures.... Continue reading
"Our society, communities, knowledge, beliefs, practices, culture, arts, stories, myths, philosophies, psychologies, healing arts, education, innovation, expression, and connection are all forms of common wealth that humanity either builds together . . . or depletes and destroys. I regard these as part of my “true wealth”, and they are all intimately tied to the wellbeing of others. Our common wealth of culture and community is connected to each person’s ability to create, invent, express, live, … Continue reading
"Just think how much more powerful we would be in changing the world for the better if we worked together to build a peace economy. "There is an alternative to corporate domination and the violence and ruin it brings... social change begins with non-cooperation with the existing system. Once you make the choice to stop cooperating with the system you find immoral, you can begin to build an alternative. By building a new global economy in which every community has food and water security and … Continue reading
"Death can be very painful and confusing. This is true for economic systems just as it is for personal loved ones. Moving on is just a hard thing to do. "… will the 7.4 billion humans alive today be capable of letting capitalism die with dignity? I’ve been writing a lot lately about how the pain we feel is capitalism dying, that the mental disease of shame and humiliation is due to late-stage capitalism, how a healing process is needed, and the brokenness we feel in our own lives is what makes … Continue reading
"Barcelona is not a city in reform from the top down; it’s a city in transformation from the bottom up, and up, and up. It’s taking on the challenges of economic and civic change from an inclusive and deliberate position, maturing its street-level praxis into a political force that won’t be contained by its own borders. It’s ready to share its hard-won knowledge and experience with others internationally. "Barcelona is not alone in its evolution. From our point of view, 2016 is shaping up to be … Continue reading
"The alternative to capitalism is “Kemitism”.... a need based economy, which philosophy is that all people have inalienable rights to land and natural resources on earth. Everything which is not created by humans, like land, air, water, and natural resources could not be owned and should be regarded as commons. "The community has an obligation to make basic resources available to all members as a human right. The right to land is the first one. Right to habitat is second. The right to … Continue reading