Best Participatory Economy Podcasts (2024)

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A Closer Look at Participatory Investment Decisions 59:54

10h ago59:54

59:54

Explore the advantages of centering community voices in the investment decision process. In this conversation, learn about new models of participatory investment that are helping to build a more inclusive and effective impact investing community. By giving entrepreneurs and grassroots communities a voice and vote in investment decisions, practition…

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Cross-Sector Collaboration Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis 1:21:45

22d ago1:21:45

1:21:45

A new Money + Meaning episode features leaders in healthcare and finance who discuss the widespread housing crisis and how they’re partnering and innovating to expand the housing stock and provide wraparound services for social and financial impact.By SOCAP (Social Capital Markets)

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Trust-Based Philanthropy as a Catalyst for Impact Investment 51:56

2M ago51:56

51:56

By shifting to a more just and inclusive approach to philanthropy, funders can help support the development and scaling of more sustainable social enterprises and build long-term impact. It’s an approach that reimages philanthropy by developing trust-based relationships that better center the experiences of community groups on the frontlines of soc…

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How SOCAP Partnerships Work for Impact 24:07

3M ago24:07

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SOCAP’s annual convening serves as a springboard for ongoing collaboration and conversation, and partnerships are integral to amplifying the event’s impact and reach. In a new Money + Meaning podcast, Michelle Arevalo-Carpenter and Tova Lobatz of SOCAP Global discuss the pivotal role of SOCAP partnerships, their contribution to event content, and h…

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Supporting the Frontlines of Climate Justice: Funding Early and Funding Big 1:18:31

4M ago1:18:31

1:18:31

By re-examining traditional methods of investing and funding, foundations and endowments are working with partners to connect capital with communities most affected by the climate crisis. This path helps center the voices of people in frontline communities who are most familiar with the challenges and addresses social and environmental impacts, fro…

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Driving Impact with Meaningful Measurement 17:19

5M ago17:19

17:19

In this episode of Money + Meaning, Advantage Capital Managing Director Ryan Brennan discusses how the firm continues to evolve its practices and expand its reach. His conversation with Nzinga Broussard of Sorenson Impact Institute was recorded live at SOCAP23. With a portfolio that includes more than $4 billion invested over more than 30 years, Ad…

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All About SOCAP Open 31:35

6M ago31:35

31:35

As the global impact community evolves and expands, so does SOCAP Global’s annual flagship conference. One key element is SOCAP Open, which invites the impact community to submit session proposals and brings new voices and differing perspectives to SOCAP. SOCAP Open offers individuals and organizations the chance to showcase innovative ideas, delve…

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Our response to What’s Left of Philosophy Podcast 49:41

6M ago49:41

49:41

The popular What’s Left of Philosophy podcast reviewed the post-capitalist model of a Participatory Economy in a recent episode. What did they think? What did they get right? What did they miss? Mitchell, Robin and Antti respond. Their original podcast episode: 76 | For and Against Participatory Planning & Economics https://pod.link/1544487624/epis…

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Innovative Funding Models for Entrepreneurs 1:08:17

7M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

A new Money + Meaning podcast episode features a SOCAP23 session exploring innovative funding models that go beyond equity and debt. Three fund managers share their capital solutions designed to better meet the financial needs of many entrepreneurs, especially founders, who often are overlooked in traditional funding markets.…

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Connecting Indigenous Communities with Capital for Impact 35:18

8M ago35:18

35:18

A Canadian social finance firm is demonstrating the value of a community-driven outcomes tool for positive impact. With a focus on revitalizing Indigenous economies, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners is partnering with communities to address social and environmental challenges and expand access to capital. Their innovative financial projects and pr…

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Reform vs Revolution: can welfare states lead to system change? 33:33

8M ago33:33

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It’s an age-old question: reform or revolution? Or, to put it another way, can welfare states be a laboratory for social change? in this episode of PEP talk we discuss the Meidner plan in Sweden in the 1970s, the Finnish welfare state and any lessons we can draw for establishing a full scale Participatory Economy. Support the Show. Website: https:/…

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Closing the Disability Wealth Gap 1:37:52

9M ago1:37:52

1:37:52

This Money + Meaning podcast features a SOCAP23 panel moderated by Enable Ventures Founder Regina Kline. During the “Closing the Disability Wealth Gap” dialogue, Kline spoke with entrepreneurs from four catalytic, impactful, high-growth startups who are leading the charge in technical innovations specifically for the disability sector. In this conv…

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Does climate change mean the end of economic growth? 43:43

9M ago43:43

43:43

Does climate change mean the end of economic growth? How is value even measured and what does the term ‘economic throughput’ mean? Do we need to de-growth or a steady state economy? Do we need system change and to replace capitalism in order to prevent cataclysmic climate change? All these questions are discussed in this episode of PEP Talk. Suppor…

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SOCAP23 Takeaways and Highlights: Innovations and Collaborations Shaping the Future of Impact 37:23

9M ago37:23

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On the final day of SOCAP23, three Content Curation Council members gathered to discuss highlights and insights from the event and take a look at what’s ahead. Matthew Bishop, Senior Fellow at Sorenson Impact Institute, moderated the discussion with social impact leaders Andia Chakava of Afrishela, Morgan Simon of Candide Group, and María Carolina …

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Driving Collaborative Impact Through Investing and Cross-Sector Partnerships 44:28

10M ago44:28

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With a record of strong growth over the last decade, the impact investing field has the opportunity to lead in new ways and build on that promise by attracting new investors, organizations, and partnerships for action to drive and amplify positive change. That’s part of the message that Jim Sorenson, Founder of the Sorenson Impact Foundation, share…

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Leading SOCAP Through the Years: Connecting Changemakers to Accelerate Impact 50:14

11M ago50:14

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By embracing a broader view of impact and community from the start, the people who helped found and nurture SOCAP built a strong foundation for an event that continues to grow and connect global changemakers. From the first SOCAP conference in 2008 to the upcoming SOCAP23, the behind-the-stage leadership shares a passion for building the impact com…

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Pt2: Challenging Keynes, economists reactions, regrets | with Robin Hahnel 57:46

11M ago57:46

57:46

Second of a two-part episode recorded in London, UK. Mitchell interviews Robin Hahnel about a variety of different topics relating to a Participatory Economy. Support the Show. Website: https://www.ParticipatoryEconomy.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParticipatoryEconomy Twitter: https://twitter.com/pareconomy Facebook: https://www.facebook.…

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Pt1: Expectations, hopes, opportunities | with Robin Hahnel 57:46

12M ago57:46

57:46

First of a two-part episode recorded in London, UK. Mitchell interviews Robin Hahnel about a variety of different topics relating to a Participatory Economy. Support the Show. Website: https://www.ParticipatoryEconomy.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParticipatoryEconomy Twitter: https://twitter.com/pareconomy Facebook: https://www.facebook.c…

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Arts, Culture, Impact! The Value of Creativity in Systemic Change 45:49

12M ago45:49

45:49

In a time of growing global challenges and social divisions, the arts and culture sector presents new opportunities for connection and transformation to drive systemic change.By SOCAP (Social Capital Markets)

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Dissent on Mars: choose your economic system in this video game 31:36

1y ago31:36

31:36

PEP Talk host Mitchell interviews games designer Michael Hicks about his new game ‘Dissent on Mars’, where players can choose and experiment with the economic system they want for their colony on planet Mars. Players can choose between capitalism, central planning and democratic planning, which is based on and inspired by the Participatory Economy …

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Prices in a Participatory Economy 37:07

1y ago37:07

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Why do we need prices in an economy and how are they generated differently in a Participatory Economy compared to a Capitalist Economy? This episode of PEP Talk is all about prices. What are “indicative prices'' in the annual participatory planning procedure? What are opportunity costs, social costs and “externalities”? What’s the problem with pric…

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How Food Tech Is Tackling Climate Change 22:32

1y ago22:32

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Technology-driven startups and entrepreneurs are crafting products and methods to reduce the food industry’s greenhouse gas footprint. As they create foods with alternative materials and innovations, they also are shaping a more resilient future for people and the planet. This episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at leaders and products from f…

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Innovative Impact Investing in Canada 26:48

1y ago26:48

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As impact investing makes a difference in communities around the world, practitioners are addressing regional challenges with innovative approaches that can inspire others. Made-in-Canada impact investing approaches to social and environmental issues get the spotlight in this Money and Meaning episode.…

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Investing in Indigenous Women 47:46

1y ago47:46

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This Money and Meaning episode features a powerful SOCAP22 session with Trisha Etringer, Shelley Buffalo, and Sikowis Nobiss of the Great Plains Action Society, who call for action and support to end the missing and murdered Indigenous women crisis. Pulling from their personal and professional experiences, they share how the private sector can move…

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Improving the Textile Industry’s Social & Climate Impact 39:59

1+ y ago39:59

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Entrepreneurs and investors are partnering to help improve the textile industry's social and climate impact. With innovative materials and operational changes for efficiency and transparency, they are taking aim at the 1.2 billion tons of CO2 produced annually during textile creation. This Money + Meaning episode features a discussion from SOCAP22 …

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Marx and a Participatory Economy 32:43

1+ y ago32:43

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Karl Marx is the most cited author in the world. But what would Marx think of our post-capitalist vision of a Participatory Economy? In this episode Robin and Mitchell look at what Marxism is and how Marx relates to a Participatory Economy, an economy where workers self-manage their workplaces and keep the fruits of their labour. Support the Show. …

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The Evolving Role of the Chief Sustainability Officer 39:22

1+ y ago39:22

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As companies face growing demands from customers, investors, employees, and regulators to improve their environmental and social impact, some are creating or adding to the job of chief sustainability officer. Through a broader scope and emphasis, this sustainability-focused role can help organizations meet new expectations and set a path toward a m…

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A Socialist Economy without Numbers? 36:44

1+ y ago36:44

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Can a post-Capitalist socialist Economy exist without numbers? There are those who think it can. In this episode Mitchell, Robin and Antti are joined by accountant Anders Sandström (Author of Anarchist accounting) to discuss the topic of numbers in a socialist economy. Do we need numbers to measure the true social costs and opportunity costs of goo…

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The Value of a Transparent and Holistic Approach to Sustainable Supply Chains and DEI 14:08

1+ y ago14:08

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Organizations are expanding their impact mindset to create transparent, holistic approaches that can help shape sustainable supply chains and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. In this Money + Meaning conversation, Amy Brachio, EY Global Deputy Vice Chair for Sustainability, and Imogen Rose-Smith of Confluence Partners discuss how or…

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PareComic: A graphic novel about a Participatory Economy 46:05

1+ y ago46:05

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Mitchell and Antti talk with Sean Michael Wilson about his graphic novel about a Participatory Economy, called “PareComic: The Story of Michael Albert and Participatory Economics”. 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of PareComic. What inspired him to write it? How has it faired? And what have been people’s reactions to it? Introduction by Noam Chomsky…

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Evidence-Based Approaches to Caring for Society’s Unsheltered, Vulnerable Populations 51:06

1+ y ago51:06

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This episode of Money and Meaning is a recording of a fireside chat at the 2023 Sorenson Impact Summit with Randy Shumway, Founder of Cicero Group, and Geoff Davis, CEO of Sorenson Impact. Randy discusses how his more than 20 years of volunteering with people who are experiencing homelessness have influenced Cicero Group’s consulting work for socia…

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Strategy: from Capitalism to Participatory Socialism 45:21

1+ y ago45:21

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In terms of strategy, how can we move towards a Participatory Economy? Robin, Mitchell and Antti discuss strategy to move towards a post-capitalist economy that’s free, greener and fairer, we call a Participatory Economy. What do you think the best strategy or the best strategies are? leave a comment below and let us know. Support the Show. Website…

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HBCUs and Equity in Education: A Student-Centric and Data-Driven Approach 48:01

1+ y ago48:01

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This episode of Money and Meaning is a recording of an onstage conversation at SOCAP22 between Dr. Allison Boxer, Managing Director of Sorenson Impact Center, and Dr. Roslyn Artis, President and CEO of Benedict College. The college in Columbia, South Carolina, is among the highest-ranked historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, in th…

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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs 1:06:20

1+ y ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Empowering women impact entrepreneurs to reach their fullest potential and drive social and environmental change is the goal of the Cartier Women’s Initiative (CWI), which became SOCAP’s newest Entrepreneur Program partner in 2022. Through the SOCAP Entrepreneur Program, CWI fellows and other selected social entrepreneurs from around the globe gain…

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Finding and Funding Innovative Entrepreneurs Who Otherwise Get Missed 15:36

1+ y ago15:36

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For 30 years, Advantage Capital has imagined new possibilities for impact by investing private institutional capital in businesses from traditionally underserved communities. Ryan Brennan, Managing Director at Advantage Capital, says the firm’s goal is to get funding to innovative entrepreneurs poised for growth by moving “capital to places where i…

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Book Interview Pt3: A Participatory Economy | Long-term Planning | with Robin Hahnel 47:50

1+ y ago47:50

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The book A Participatory Economy (AK Press, Hahnel) was released in October 2022. It presents a coherent alternative to capitalism. Thomas Piketty describes it as: “A key contribution to the on-going debate on democratic and participatory socialism. A must read!” This is the final part of a three-part interview with the author, economist and activi…

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Book Interview Pt2: A Participatory Economy | Work, Planning, Reproductive Labour | with Robin Hahnel 1:02:57

1+ y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

The book A Participatory Economy (AK Press, Hahnel) was released in October 2022. It presents a coherent alternative to capitalism. Thomas Piketty describes it as: “A key contribution to the on-going debate on democratic and participatory socialism. A must read!” This is part two of a three part interview with the author, economist and activist, Ro…

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Book: A Participatory Economy - Origins, goals and vision - Interview with Robin Hahnel (Pt1) 36:05

1+ y ago36:05

36:05

The book A Participatory Economy (AK Press, Hahnel) was released in October 2022. It presents a coherent alternative to capitalism. Thomas Piketty describes it as: “A key contribution to the on-going debate on democratic and participatory socialism. A must read!” This is part one of a three part interview with the author, economist and activist, Ro…

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Cyber Socialism in Practice - Project Cybersyn 39:45

2y ago39:45

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Project Cybersyn, or ‘Cyber Socialism’, was an early attempt at democratic planning in Chile from 1971 to 1973 during the Salvador Allende government. The main goal was to use computers to do allocation of resources and to devolve decision-making power within industries to workplaces. How does Project Cybersyn relate to a Participatory Economy, and…

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What’s the name of the Model? 36:19

2y ago36:19

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What we now call a Participatory Economy has gone through various names over the years. Some call the post-capitalist system ‘Parecon’ for short, others ‘Participatory Economics’. What’s the history of these names, which are better or worse, and why does a name even matter? Support the Show. Website: https://www.ParticipatoryEconomy.org YouTube: ht…

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What Is Systems Data? And Why Investors Need It in Emerging Markets 31:39

2y ago31:39

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Biases that limit investors and support organizations are often reinforced by a lack of market visibility. One unexploited solution involves using systems data to boost the visibility of the relationships that small and growing businesses have in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in which they operate. Featured voices: Jason Eaves, CEO of Discover Mark…

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State of the Field and Practice of Impact Investing 42:01

2y ago42:01

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For the third year, SOCAP Global is pleased to present the State of the Field and Practice of Impact Investing. Join Fran Seegull, President of the U.S. Impact Investing Alliance; Monique Aiken, Managing Director or TIIP & Co-founder of Make Justice Normal; and Cathy Clark, Faculty Director at CASE at Duke to hear about the current state, emerging …

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A Participatory Economy and International trade 42:42

2y ago42:42

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Any future socialist economy, like a Participatory Economy, would still need to do trade with other countries. By what rules would a Participatory Economy engage in trade and investment with other capitalist or non-capitalist economies? How would trade be organised in a way that is consistent with our values of equity, self-management, solidarity a…

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Is a Participatory Economy Practical? 47:09

2y ago47:09

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Is a Participatory Economy really practical or is it just a pipe dream? Can citizens through their workers’ councils and neighbourhood councils really cooperate in annual planning to coordinate their activities themselves, without any markets, or without central planning? Support the Show. Website: https://www.ParticipatoryEconomy.org YouTube: http…

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Is a Participatory Economy a blueprint? 22:06

2y ago22:06

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Many socialists are cautious about developing too detailed visions of a post-capitalist system and prefer to leave it to future citizens to work out. Is the Participatory Economy model a blueprint? Does it go into too much detail about things that we can’t yet know about? Support the Show. Website: https://www.ParticipatoryEconomy.org YouTube: http…

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What is a Participatory Economy? 37:56

2y ago37:56

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A Participatory Economy (sometimes known as ‘Parecon’) is a model for a new democratic, fair and green economic system. What are its goals and key features? Robin Hahnel, co-creator of the model, introduces a basic overview of a Participatory Economy. Support the Show. Website: https://www.ParticipatoryEconomy.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c…

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Do we need a Post Capitalist vision? 39:19

2y ago39:19

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Why do we need to think about vision for a postcapitalist economy? What are the benefits of thinking through how a new economic system might work, and what are the possible drawbacks of doing so? Support the Show. Website: https://www.ParticipatoryEconomy.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParticipatoryEconomy Twitter: https://twitter.com/parec…

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How did you become interested in a Participatory Economy? 31:18

2y ago31:18

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What is the story behind the creation of a Participatory Economy? Robin Hahnel, talks about his student days and how he came to work alongside fellow co-creator Michael Albert to devise the Participatory Economy post-captialist economic model. Robin is also joined by other Participatory Economy supporters who talk about some of the reasons why they…

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PEP Talk Podcast | Trailer 1:00

2y ago1:00

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What would an alternative to capitalism actually look like? A Participatory Economy (also known as Parecon) is a model for a new democratic, fair and green economic system based on democratic planning of the productive commons by self-managing workplaces and neighbourhoods. In this podcast, co-creator and economist, Robin Hahnel, is joined by fello…

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4. Larping Into The Future Of Blockchain 38:38

2+ y ago38:38

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In the last episode, we talked about how blockchain reframes the notion of value. And we focused on world-building -methodologies to develop social uses of blockchain. We continue this inquiry and return to the role of artists in this development with a conversation and audio larp by Singapore based artist Shawn Chua. The curator of White Papers on…

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