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Why We Need to Slow Down to Save the Planet, with Kohei Saito

Intelligence Squared

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Wealth Beyond Capitalism

This chapter contrasts the capitalist definition of wealth with the concept of the commons, advocating for a focus on collective prosperity rather than individual gain. It examines the negative impacts of commodifying essential resources and proposes 'degrowth' communism as a pathway toward prioritizing community well-being and decommodifying vital services.

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