Sunday, June 22, 2008
CB 016: Changing the World - Is Conscious Business Enough?
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Podcast Episode Summary
Anita Burke, former advisor to Shell International in the area of sustainable development, answers the question of whether or not "conscious business" is enough when dealing with the complex systemic issues that we face across the globe. Her general distrust of consumptive behavior, even consumption "shaded with green", has her present a vision based on living a life of simplicity, converting to a largely bio-regional economy, using complimentary currencies, and engaging in intentional living communities.
Our hosts, who tend towards a more optimistic and developmental approach to systemic problems, challenge her views in this area and present many interesting alternative perspectives. This spirited dialogue highlights some of the core issues facing the development of the conscious business movement, and presents a provocative view that through the vehicle of business "large scale change isn't a possibility anymore."
This is part 1 of two-part series. Listen to Part 2, Global Breakdown ... or Breakthrough?.
Additional Resources:
- www.CatalystInstitute.com
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