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Personal and planetary systems change are interconnected. My value-oriented writings are guided by a commitment to social and eco-economic transformation and healing—of the body, the spirit, the economy, and the planet
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Redefining Humanism and Internationalism from P. R. Sarkar’s Neohumanistic Perspective (opens the original)
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In the pursuit of global harmony and social progress, humanism and internationalism emerge as a beacon of progressive hope. Yet, on closer examination, humanism reveals inherent flaws and limitations. In his seminal works, the Indian philosopher P.R. Sarkar delves into the complexities of humanism, dissecting its various manifestations and proposing a transformative alternative: neohumanism.Regarding internationalism, Sarkar succinctly spells out its limited potential and warns us of its potenti
News: Beyond the Nordic Model: With Roar Bjønnes at the FOR House (opens the original)
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Roar Bjønnes recently gave a talk at the FOR House in Oslo, and made a strong impression on the members who attended. Interest afterwards has been considerable — so much so that many who couldn’t get a seat have already asked for another chance to hear him. We therefore look forward to welcoming him back.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oEa4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpubl
Toward A New Nordic Model (opens the original)
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In the carport of my ancestral home in Norway, where my extended family still lives, there are three garbage bins: one for compost, one for recyclables, and one for general trash. Most homes in the country are part of an extensive recycling and composting program mandated by the state and run by the local municipality. Most new cars are now electric. The country is also self-sufficient in pollution-free hydroelectric power. Norway is therefore hailed as one of the most environmentally friendly p
It's Time for Economic Democracy (opens the original)
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Political democracy is no longer “for the people and by the people”, as it has been corrupted by moneyed interests. Yuval Noah Harari recently said we are mostly electing fools. The Indian philosopher P. R. Sarkar called this “foolocracy.” Indeed, one of the world’s greatest fools is leading one of the countries with the most concentrated wealth and bombs today. So, we need to restore political democracy to elect people of ethical caliber, service, and wisdom. However, even more importantly, to
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