What can postcapitalism look like?
Unlimited growth is not possible in a world with limited resources. As our current political system — capitalism — is based on economic growth, we have to ask ourselves: What can postcapitalism look like?
“Humanity’s 21st century challenge is to meet the needs of all within the means of the planet. In other words, to ensure that no one falls short on life’s essentials (from food and housing to healthcare and political voice), while ensuring that collectively we do not overshoot our pressure on Earth’s life-supporting systems, on which we fundamentally depend – such as a stable climate, fertile soils, and a protective ozone layer.” (kateraworth.com)
“Kate Raworth is an English economist working for the University of Oxford and Cambridge. She is known for her work on the ‘doughnut economics’, which she understands as an economic model that balances between essential human needs and planetary boundaries.” (Wikipedia)
https://www.architectural-review.com/essays/profiles-and-interviews/interview-with-kate-raworth/10044396.article?search=https%3a%2f%2fwww.architectural-review.com%2fsearcharticles%3fqsearch%3d1%26keywords%3draworth
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