RE: An Economy for the Benefit of All Life // The Next Economy #1
Thanks for the thoughtful reply, @axios! I wholeheartedly agree with:
The next economy will be one that truly embraces the win-win scenario. Where helping another is helping yourself.
This is the key framing that has been forgotten, and the shift in consciousness we need. How to achieve this in practice I think also means more lived interdependence - and learning from peoples who do practice this mentality on the daily. For many parts of the world, there is nothing new about this idea, it's just life. Dignified life.
I think the question becomes how to shift production, consumption, sharing, etc. at large into these win-win situations.
And how to correct the zero-sum (for me to win, you have to lose) mentality that has sadly infected so many. When people realize that after a certain point material wealth really doesn't make you happier, we can collectively forget about this ridiculous chase to see who can burn up the most of our commons the fastest.
Exactly.
I'm a big fan of cultural modeling. I think that if we were to, as a collective, pick out the best parts of global culture that actually work and also provide for the greater good through win-win systems, we would inevitably find ourselves reinventing a very profound future.
Do you have examples you find inspiring?
I just wrote about one of my favorites - the library - which is taken for granted but actually has a lot to teach us.
I just left a fun comment on your article :)
I am personally inspired by Japanese culture.
Specifically the modern interior design. I love the concept of being clutter free as it truly does stimulate the minds in ways you aren't expecting. Also, being immersed in nature is another aspect that really does inspire new waves of thought. The glass window walls are a huge one for me in this sense.
The aspect of being low to the floor feels inviting and open to me as well, which is what I would want if I were going to interact with anyone in my life!
Just a few examples there ;-)