Discussion: New Economic Models for a Thrivable Future | YBCA

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Thrivability in the arenas of environmental sustainability, resilience of consciousness and the good of individuals needs to be at the center of new adaptable and equitable economic models. Evolving relational networks have the capacity to change long held behaviors for manifesting value with the potential to upend current static systems of production and exchange. In addition, the economy of meaning and cultural activity are poised to play a more central role in new economic structures.

Upward Spirals: New Economic Models for a Thrivable Future examines how we can make “more is better” economies obsolete by enabling new sustainable models to flourish. Focusing on innovative projects and ideas for creating macro and micro economic structures to replace the exhausted consumer-based capitalist model, these new theories put the enhanced well-being of individuals and the environment in the forefront rather than the acquisition of wealth and possessions. Speakers include Marina Gorbis, Executive Director of Institute for the Future and Neal Gorenflo, co-founder and publisher of Shareable Magazine, a nonprofit online magazine about sharing.

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Cost: FREE
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