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Systemic Problems Require Systemic Solutions: Time to Talk About the Next System

Gus Speth

Gus Speth

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Movement Strategy & History

Faced with economic, social, environmental, and political failure, distinguished fellow and co-chair of the Next System Project Gus Speth calls for change in this article for The Leap. In order to explore different solutions to these failures, Speth writes about the launch of the Next System Project, which was created to think critically about this moment in history and how we can move towards systemic change.

If we are to escape the crisis now unfolding around us, we must create a new system of political economy capable of taking us to a very different place, where outcomes that are truly sustainable, equitable, and democratic are commonplace.

Read the full article at The Leap.

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