Revolution Now! with Peter Joseph | Ep 54 | Feb 9th 2025

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Peter Joseph explores systemic transition and critiques reformist approaches, featuring a discussion with Alfie Kohn on competition's destructive nature.

In this (2 hour+ !) episode of Revolution Now (Episode 54), Peter Joseph examines the complexities of systemic transition and the limitations of reformist approaches to change, including a critical review of Jason Hickel’s work. The episode concludes with a 40-minute conversation with Alfie Kohn on the destructive nature of competition. Key topics include:-Defining capitalism in a coherent and precise way.-The strategic foundation of the Integral Parallel Economy project.-The importance of out-system leverage points in driving meaningful change.-Value distortions within market economics (exchange vs use)-Why negative human behaviors are often mislabeled as human nature.-The common failures of social movements and the dangers of group identity. And more. Please support Peter's efforts through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peterjosephor Direct Donation: https://www.gentlemachineproductions.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f1ef0539d5bc56fac97a266 Website & Transcript: Pending Medium Transcript: Pending Read the latest Substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-149986086?source=queue&autoPlay=false Get Peter's book, The New Human Rights Movement…

People in this episode

Host: Peter Joseph

Guest: Alfie Kohn

Topics covered

• systemic transition
• reformist approaches
• competition
• capitalism
• social movements
• market economics

Keywords

• systemic change
• capitalism
• competition
• social movements
• market economics
• human nature
• value distortions

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The New Human Rights Movement

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