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If we are able to see capitalism with one eye and socialism with the other, then when we open both eyes we will see a truer picture of reality: that every economy in the world is a mixture of the two intellectual traditions. When we drive our car on the highway, the market gave us the car and the state gave us the road. We can live in two realities... See more

In this vein, I would describe four predominant categories of world views regarding capitalism: believers, reformers, apostates and prophets. I use religious terminology because our adherence to capitalism is a religion of sorts: the world is built on ideas, and capitalism is one dogma with an enormously outsized influence. We have broadly adhered... See more

Elastic mood: When a mood is so overwhelming you mistake the intensity of it for the longevity of it.

An elastic mood is most liable to occur when you’re spiraling about something—your work, your relationship, your social life, your health. If the anxiety you're experiencing is profound enough, it can feel all-encompassing, as if you’ve felt that... See more

“Passive hope is about waiting for external agencies to bring about what we desire. Active Hope is about becoming active participants in bringing about what we hope for. Active Hope is a practice. Like tai chi or gardening, it is something we do rather than have.”

—Joanna Macy in Active Hope

This report presents initiatives for helping build a more relationship-centred city. But isolated ideas are not enough, no matter how impactful or inspiring. Truly putting better relationships at the heart of London life also requires a more systematic approach to policy and design – one that encourages cross-fertilisation and coherence between... See more

‘The central problem with our movement is that it does not increase the short-term income of its supporters. Most of the things the world needs to become more sustainable are not profitable. The main tools needed to win our battle are higher taxes and more regulation. Most people hate that… The neoliberals have the advantage of making more money in... See more

“Creating your own money” may sound dangerous; or even shady, but it’s far from it. In contrast to the fiat money we’re used to, or even new forms of blockchain-based currencies such as Bitcoin, Mutual Credit money is more of an accounting device that keeps track of mutual obligations. It is, if you will, a physical (or digital) representation of a... See more