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170. Helena Norberg-Hodge: An alternative story of progress, a critique of the economic worldview and the localisation movement

World of Wisdom

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Uncovering the Origins of Economic Power

This chapter delves into the historical origins and consequences of economic power, examining the influence of enclosures, colonialism, slavery, and genocide. It explores how centralized economic systems led to the breakdown of communities and the dominance of global corporations and banks. The chapter emphasizes the need to understand this process to address current economic and social problems.

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