"Transforming Capitalism"

Seashore · 12-20-2009, 12:36 PM

I like this title. It is the title of the Coast to Coast show for November 23, 2009. The guest is Howard Bloom. Here is the blurb that goes with the audio archive:
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Multi-disciplinary scientist Howard Bloom talked about his latest work proposing a next-generation of capitalism for western civilization, and how passion, persistence and desire are key factors in transforming society. "Capitalism is part of the metabolism of the cosmos," in the way things move from nothingness and fantasy into reality, he explained.

But we need a new, grander vision, like JFK's challenge to land men on the moon, to motivate and excite the populace, to reach into their imaginations, and create products that the world salivates for, he said.
Even greed and competition, he noted, can motivate people to add positive values/products for society, though their goal may be to just make a profit or do better than a competitor.

We need to pursue our dreams relentlessly in multi-generational efforts to make them come true, and turn them from spirit into flesh, Bloom exhorted, noting the irony that his new book about capitalism would get so close to ideas about spirituality. People should look into their hearts and find their passion points, and then pursue those subjects, he continued. They should be inspired to "look up" and see their expanses as unlimited, and innovation needs to be encouraged in the areas of production, he added.

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Here is the link to Howard Bloom's website:

http://howardbloom.net/

Has anyone listened to this interview?

I like the idea of people having an entrepreneurial spirit!

If currency were actually in control of the people for the exchange of goods and services, and the people, through their government, were to regulate business to protect public safety, what a wonderful world this would be!

12-20-2009, 12:36 PM	#1
Seashore Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,564	"Transforming Capitalism" I like this title. It is the title of the Coast to Coast show for November 23, 2009. The guest is Howard Bloom. Here is the blurb that goes with the audio archive: ______________________________________________ Multi-disciplinary scientist Howard Bloom talked about his latest work proposing a next-generation of capitalism for western civilization, and how passion, persistence and desire are key factors in transforming society. "Capitalism is part of the metabolism of the cosmos," in the way things move from nothingness and fantasy into reality, he explained. But we need a new, grander vision, like JFK's challenge to land men on the moon, to motivate and excite the populace, to reach into their imaginations, and create products that the world salivates for, he said. Even greed and competition, he noted, can motivate people to add positive values/products for society, though their goal may be to just make a profit or do better than a competitor. We need to pursue our dreams relentlessly in multi-generational efforts to make them come true, and turn them from spirit into flesh, Bloom exhorted, noting the irony that his new book about capitalism would get so close to ideas about spirituality. People should look into their hearts and find their passion points, and then pursue those subjects, he continued. They should be inspired to "look up" and see their expanses as unlimited, and innovation needs to be encouraged in the areas of production, he added. ********************************************** Here is the link to Howard Bloom's website: http://howardbloom.net/ Has anyone listened to this interview? I like the idea of people having an entrepreneurial spirit! If currency were actually in control of the people for the exchange of goods and services, and the people, through their government, were to regulate business to protect public safety, what a wonderful world this would be!