Change the Story, Change the Future
A Living Economy for a Living Earth
by:
David C. Korten
in:
Political Theory
Summary:
The book presents a critique of the current economic system, which prioritizes financial wealth over ecological and human well-being, and proposes a new narrative that emphasizes living economies that support ecological balance and community resilience. It offers a vision for a future where the economy serves life, not the other way around, through a shift in values and the adoption of cooperative and sustainable practices.
Key points:
1. Transition from a harmful "Suicide Economy" to a "Living Earth Economy" that values planetary health and sustainable living.
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