
001 — Is Capitalism Compatible with a Green Future? (with Aru Shiney-Ajay)
Better Future with Michael Mezz
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Rethinking Capitalism for a Sustainable Future
This chapter examines the struggles of aligning capitalism with sustainability and social justice, emphasizing the need for a shift from profit-driven motives to fulfilling societal needs. It discusses the potential for green investments to create jobs while promoting equity, critiquing the existing economic structures that prioritize corporate interests over public well-being. The conversation also highlights strategies for collective action, particularly the necessary collaborations between climate and labor movements to drive transformative policy changes.
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