Alternatives to Capitalism Needed; New Work New Culture Conference

SOS! Alternatives To Capitalism Needed Please. Swift speaks of “species suicide” in reference to what we are doing to the planet, which sets a tone of urgency that is carried throughout the book. Swift points out that “When our best natures are not suppressed, we can be loving, funny, carefree, courageous, thoughtful and capable of wondrous acts of generosity.” Under capitalism such traits as greed, selfishness, individualism and meanness are promoted. Capitalism thrives on them.

New Work New Culture Conference. New Work New Culture Conference, Reimagining Work, October 18-29, 2014–Detroit, MI. At the Samaritan Center. Convening activists, organizers, theorists, farmers, culture creators, builders, artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, from all over the world! A better way is possible. And necessary. And already happening.