Sacred Economics | Money, Gift and Society in the Age of Transition
Sacred Economics traces the history of money from ancient gift economies to modern capitalism, revealing how the money system has contributed to alienation, competition, and scarcity, destroyed community, and necessitated endless growth. Today, these trends have reached their extreme - but in the wake of their collapse, we may find great opportunity to transition to a more connected, ecological, and sustainable way of being.
Effective Altruism
Effective altruism is a philosophy and social movement focused on answering one question: How can we best help others?
Virgil Abloh, a Great Influential Figure in the Artistic World, Passes Away at 41
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Yanis Varoufakis: capitalism isn't working. Here's an alternative
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A Guide to Maintaining Democracy in "On Tyranny"
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Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming
In the midst of the constant bad news about climate change, Drawdown is a breath of fresh air.