Author of Sacred Economics, Charles Eisenstein, speaks on the design flaws of money, how unconscious beliefs and cultural stories shape our economy, and what we can do to create a more spiritually interconnected economy. Read more »
Shareable publisher Neal Gorenflo and founder of the Foundation for P2P Alternatives Michel Bauwens talked with solidarity economy activist and organizer Mira Luna about the historical moment and what's coming soon from alternative economies.
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Sharing is great, but it is not always easy
Yes, I love Freecycle (and recupe.net in France), Craig's list, Neighborgoods.net, donating to charity, etc. But it can be a hassle for small recurrent items. Read more »
I was tempted to just put a "broken" lamp in the trash, but posted a Craigslist ad in the free section instead. The lamp was gone the next morning.
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Should we keep buying more stuff for our friends and family that they don’t really need? The holidays often bring on either the guilt of having enough money to buy expensive gifts or the stress of paying for them if you don’t. Read more »
Wherever I go and ask people what is missing from their lives, the most common answer (if they are not impoverished or seriously ill) is "community. Read more »
In his new book World of Giving, architect Jeffrey Inaba writes that "Giving permeates human activity. It is present always and everywhere. Read more »
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