"In considering the essential problem of how to produce and distribute material wealth, virtually all of the great economists in Western history have ignored the significance of the commons — the shared resources of nature and society that people inherit, create and utilize. "Already the system of state capitalism is breaking down, threatening the entire planet, its institutions and species. When this collapse can no longer be contained and a global monetary crisis ensues, world society will … Continue reading
The Re-Emergence of Common Wealth by Rivera Sun | Kosmos Journal
"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
Discovering ‘the blessed unrest’ of the Economy for the Common Good
"Walking in the streets of Vienna was an enriching experience. The art, history, architecture of the city live in the public spaces. The commons or the public spaces of the city are alive and part of people’s daily lives. No wonder the idea of the Economy for the Common Good [ECG] had its birth here five years ago. "Sitting in the Volkstheater with my friend Bela Hathvany and 850 other people, most of whom came from the ECG movement in Austria and Germany, I was truly inspired by what the … Continue reading
