Capitalism isn't a singular model - we live under a very distinct form of colonial capitalism which entrenches extractive systems, centralising profit into smaller and smaller circles of humanity. We have played this model out and have reached the end game; a system with an environment on fire, a system which no longer pulls everyone up, but rather a form of neo-feudalism where the wealthiest have more money than God (Elon is worth 5-10x more than the Catholic church) - and new generations (starting with millennials) are statistically worse off than the generation before them. Sustainable and regenerative models for capitalism can exist - Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori principles can provide a blueprint for how; Rangatiratanga, Equity, Active protection, Options, and Partnership.
Speaker I Climate Entrepreneur I Founder & CEO of Creatives for Climate I University of Auckland 40 Under 40
Gosh, I am proud to be a kiwi - with strong grounding in anti-colonial education. THIS is the conversation happening RIGHT NOW in New Zealand Aotearoa. About the need to uphold and honour indigenous rights, and also, the direct link between capitalism and colonisation; and the need for the prevailing current economic system to continue to benefit from continued expansion at the sake of profit over people. When will we truly understand that this is just one system; one mindset; one history - that offers us no solutions? Yes, it's uncomfortable. Yes, it's confronting. But oh gosh; it offers us so much! The rights of indigenous peoples are under attack, everywhere. NZ MP Chloe Swarbrick everyone 👇
Wow! What a speech.
Thank you for bringing attention to such a critical conversation. It's important to explore alternative models that prioritize equity and sustainability. How do you see these principles being effectively integrated into current systems?