
Conflict Decoded Podcast Why Capitalism Makes Us Tense & What to do About it with Donnie Maclurcan
Sep 2, 2025
01:00:00
We often blame ourselves for the tensions of modernity.
But we can become much more effective—and feel better—when we focus on the root causes of our problems.
In this week’s episode of Conflict Decoded, I talk with @Donnie Maclurcan, Co-Founder and Director of Strategy at the Post-Growth Institute. We explore:
The difference between capitalist and post-capitalist economies (which will likely surprise many listeners)
How capitalism disconnects us from our bodies
How that disconnection makes us susceptible to authoritarianism
Governance structures that allow for a real circulation of power
Simple steps to redistribute money and power away from the accumulative market
And more.
If you want to feel less guilty and focus more on the root causes of our collective problems, you’ll enjoy this one.
About Donnie:
Donnie Maclurcan designs frameworks, methodologies and experiences for creative collaboration and collective liberation. These include the Offers and Needs Market, the Post Growth Fellowship, the Post Growth Alliance, and Free Money Day, and an intuitive model for a post-capitalist market economy that builds on what's already working.
Donnie lives on Mapuche lands in Patagonia, with his Argentinian wife and their three cats.
Learn more from Donnie:
Post Growth Institute
Post Growth Alliance email alerts
Post Growth Institute newsletter
Donnie’s LinkedIn page
Learn more from Katherine:
Center for Callings & Courage
Katherine’s LinkedIn page
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