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The sufficiency economy: envisioning a prosperous way down

 
"I address this subject having been convinced that the growth paradigm has no future and that some alternative vision is therefore needed as humanity begins its inevitable transition to a world beyond growth. I put forward the sufficiency economy as the most promising alternative model, although it is one that I believe may ultimately be imposed upon us whether we want it or not, for reasons that will be explained. We can go the easier way or the harder way, so to speak, depending on our attitudes and actions. "

 

Absolute must-read analysis by Samuel Alexander of the real economic alternative to the crisis.

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The Failure of Governance in a Hyperconnected World

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks 2012 report explores dystopian threats (failed globalisation), system safeguards (20th century institutions for 21st century challenges) and the "dark side" of the Internet (source: NY Times opinion pages).

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