Curations from the Human Jungle
[You can't have it both ways. Capitalism is about making money. That's it, end of story. Left unchecked, capitalism becomes greed. It's what we are witnessing in America these days. SB SM] The Grand Old Illusion of ‘Ethical’ Capitalism Donald Trump’s Big Oil bonanza is an environmental disaster — but the industry’s reaction exposes a... Continue Reading →
[In 1991 I wrote this short (64 page) book on behalf of Real Goods Trading Corporation to show that "powering down" did not mean living without, but enjoying the world MORE by living with LESS. I've been selling the same idea ever since. It is a concept fundamental to what I am championing now through... Continue Reading →
Today's selection -- from Citizen Coke: The Making of Coca-Cola Capitalism by Bartow J. Elmore. As it grew to be a national and international company, Coke's future solvency was contingent upon the perpetuation of cheap sugar production: "Fortunately for Coke, there was lots of sugar available for purchase when Coke was first invented, as sugarcane fields covered the tropical... Continue Reading →