Christmas, the system and I
Article / 24th December 2013You and I constitute the very system that we blame for the world’s problems, which is starkly illustrated at Christmas when we rob our fragile earth on the high streets in the name of Jesus. What better way to celebrate the birth of Christ this year than to unite under the banner of freedom and justice, and peacefully demonstrate for an end to hunger and poverty across the world.
Two discourses on sharing: social policy and the commons
Article / 11th September 2013The following article is based on a talk given at the 11th international conference of the Globalisation for the Common Good (GCGI), held at the Cité Universitaire Internationale in Paris under the theme: “Imagining a Better World: An Intergenerational Dialogue for the Common Good to Inspire a Creative Leadership”.
An enquiry into the meaning of sharing food
Article / 9th August 2013If we are concerned about stopping the enduring crime of starvation amidst plenty, we cannot restrict our actions to the level of our own country or community. We should rather think about sharing food in global terms and, above all, in relation to the politics of ending hunger.
Common questions about economic sharing
Article / 10th July 2013As the concept of sharing slowly begins to grip the public consciousness, there are many questions that arise about the meaning and relevance of this simple concept for political and economic reform. Here is a brief overview of some of the main queries – and misconceptions – that often arise in discussions on economic sharing.
A vision of sharing in a not-for-profit world
Article / 4th June 2013A new project by the Post Growth Institute is exploring the prospect of a mainstream shift toward not-for-profit enterprise as an alternative to the growth-based model of business and finance. Could this form a crucial plank in the vision for a new economy based on sharing and cooperation, rather than competition and endless consumption?