Conventional economic wisdom is that austerity and inequality are necessary pains of growth. Data show, on the contrary, that to benefit all people the economy must first be designed this way.
Be Agnostic about Growth
Despite the obvious absurdity of taxing our finite planet to infinity, growth remains the exclusive economic goal most officials in power cling to. What can explain their sobering lack of vision?
The Utopian Theory of Superpower: The Official Version
Promising “democracy, development, free markets, and free trade” to the world in the wake of 9/11, the U.S. administration unwittingly made the case that market fundamentalism contradicts democracy.
It Had to Be You
“The important thing for activists to realize is that everything comes down to community. It’s always about people. . . . Even the smallest creatures have the power to change the world.” (Srdja Popovic)
It’s Unity, Stupid!
“. . . creating a sense of community, building the elements of a group identity, having a cohesive organization, leaving none of your men or women behind, and sticking to your values.” (Srdja Popovic)