Ocasio-Cortez’ vision of a Green New Deal is futile if it’s executed within a capitalist system
Any movement that doesn’t confront the power and wealth of the ruling elites will be undermined and eventually destroyed. No 2471 Posted by fw, May 9, 2019 “A Green New … Continue reading
Humanity is divided into the upper 1%, 20% with middle class incomes, and 80% with no wealth
America’s dominant ruling class, the elite, set policy and determine national political priorities. No 2362 Posted by fw, August 29, 2018 NOTE — To access my other posts related to … Continue reading
We have a choice to make – Prioritize GROWTH or prioritize LIFE. We can’t do both.
The era of treating capitalism as more important than life is coming to an end one way or another. No 2338 Posted by fw, July 27, 2018 “It doesn’t take … Continue reading
Will the emergence of a post-growth economy mean the end of capitalism as we have known it?
Jackson calls for a focus on growing the “economy of tomorrow”, don’t waste time on “irresolvable turf wars.” No 2151 Posted by fw, January 26, 2018 To access all other … Continue reading
What’s wrong with capitalism? — A 2:18-minute video explains how capitalism is killing us
Either we evolve beyond capitalism or we won’t have a future. No 2126 Posted by fw, December 16, 2017 “Our leaders will tell us that these ideas [to dethrone capitalism] … Continue reading
BLOCKBUSTER 2012 documentary on today’s crises — Alarming truths left unsaid for too long
Crises we face today were created by humans — What is created by humans can be changed by humans. No 2102 Posted by fw, November 19, 2017 “Most societies have … Continue reading
Proof of genetically inherited altruistic behaviour means we can move beyond the selfish gene
Societies structured to cultivate long-term vision, altruism, and self-transcending behaviours, while penalizing selfish behaviours, will flourish. No 2091 Posted by fw, November 5, 2017 To access all other synopses from … Continue reading
Capitalism is a “blatant failure,” declares Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s new prime minister
Measures used to gauge economic success “have to change” to take into account “people’s ability to actually have a meaningful life”. No 2084 Posted by fw, October 26, 2017 “Jacinda … Continue reading
The production of novelty through creative destruction sharpens the appetite for novelty in consumers
But novelty-driven consumerism, by failing to advance social progress, has created an “anxiety of the empty self”. No 2083 Posted by fw, October 24, 2017 To access all other synopses … Continue reading
”Consumer culture perpetuates itself precisely because it succeeds so well at failure!”
The sheer novelty of new things carries a symbolic meaning that excites us, promises to fulfill the dreams and desires inspired by our consumer culture. No 2082 Posted by fw, … Continue reading
Do we need economic growth to keep the economy stable?
Why is the conventional answer to this question always the same: “Yes. There is no alternative.” No 2063 Posted by fw, September 29, 2017 To access all other synopses from … Continue reading
The demand for perpetual economic growth, and the madness it provokes, leads to environmental collapse
Environmental destruction is not a by-product of endless consumption – it’s a necessary element. No 2055 Posted by fw, September 17, 2017 “Environmental collapse does not progress by neat increments. … Continue reading
Contradictions and crises of capitalism – Abby Martin interviews Peter Joseph — VIDEO
Joseph responds to Martin’s questions covering 20 topics, including one on his vision for a “democratized symbiotic ecosystem.” No 2033 Posted by fw, August 17, 2017 ***** Latest transcription updates … Continue reading
How the fossil fuel industry became the bedrock of a capitalist system that is now an existential threat
Our very survival dictates that we must be part of the struggle to get rid of capitalism — There is no alternative. No 1864 Posted by fw, January 8, 2017 “The … Continue reading
Current political, economic, social systems have failed us – Is revitalization of the commons a possible solution?
George Monbiot invites readers to explore a wide range of potential solutions, beginning with the commons. No 1857 Posted by fw, December 27, 2016 “In the first of a series of … Continue reading
If we continue with a growth-based economic system, we will be flirting with collapse
Canadian prof makes a compelling case for transition to a steady state, no-growth economy. No 1694 Posted by fw, June 6, 2016 “I had the privilege recently of speaking with Peter … Continue reading
“It’s clear now that simply exposing big business atrocities will have no deterrent effects.”
Governments, corporate scoundrels, opposition parties rarely mention corporate malfeasance — We are at an impasse. No 1675 Posted by fw, May 17, 2016 “Having recently become a nonagenarian, I spend a … Continue reading
Fort McMurray wildfire a man-made disaster rooted in capitalists’ rapacious pursuit of profit
Trudeau has attempted to hide fact that tar sands were better protected from wildfires than workers. No 1668 Posted by fw, May 10, 2016 “As with other environmental disasters like Hurricane … Continue reading
You can not have a capitalist democracy, they are radically incompatible, says Noam Chomsky
“The current political-economic system is a form of plutocracy.” No 1563 Posted by fw, January 12, 2016 “During the Q&A period after Noam Chomsky gave a lecture at 1199 SEIU … Continue reading
