From What If to What Next
97 - What if there was an alternative to capitalism, after all?
Mar 11, 2024
Exploring alternatives to capitalism, guests discuss transitioning to a cooperative future, embracing purpose-driven service, reclaiming power and identity for Indigenous communities, advocating for economic transformation through education and policy reform, and promoting a 'Buffalo Economy' for inclusive economics.
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- Viable alternatives to capitalism exist, challenging the narrative of irreplaceability and promoting sustainability and social justice.
- Practical alternatives to capitalism include worker ownership models, participatory budgeting, and democratizing economic decision-making for equitable wealth distribution.
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Dismantling Capitalism and Exploring Alternatives
Diving deep into the idea that capitalism is not irreplaceable, the episode explores the emergence of movements like de-growth challenging the narrative that there is no alternative to capitalism. It questions the sustainability of capitalism given its destructive impact on the environment and social justice. The episode presents the concept of replacing the notion of 'There is No Alternative' (TINA) with 'There Must Be Alternative' (TAMMA), suggesting that viable alternatives to capitalism exist.
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