Originally published at: https://participatoryeconomy.org/local-currencies-and-the-participatory-economy-alternative/
Why Alternatives Matter The culture of capitalism runs deep in 21st century thought. Hierarchy, inequality, and competition are widely treated as unavoidable facts of life in any working economy. Even those harmed by these arrangements often accept them as necessary. Yet people constantly act against this supposed logic. Anthropological evidence overwhelmingly suggests cooperation and empathy…