Sacred Economics with Charles Eisenstein (2019 Remix)

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Sacred Economics traces the history of money from ancient gift economies to modern capitalism, revealing how the money system has contributed to alienation, competition, and scarcity, destroyed community, and necessitated endless growth.

Directed by Ian MacKenzie. Produced by Velcrow Ripper, Gregg Hill, & Ian MacKenzie. Read the book (free online).

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