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Go Beyond Capitalism - the October Book of the Month is here!

Published 8 months ago • 2 min read

Doughnut Economics is the Futures Book Club featured read for October!

In Doughnut Economics, Oxford academic Kate Raworth identifies the seven critical ways in which mainstream economics has led us astray - from selling us the myth of 'rational economic man' to obsessing over growth at all costs - and offers instead an alternative roadmap for bringing humanity into a sweet spot that meets the needs of all within the means of the planet. Ambitious, radical and provocative, she offers a new cutting-edge economic model fit for the challenges of the 21st century.

There is so much passion and energy surrounding this book, and it is a warmly welcomed addition to the Club's collection of books that prompt us to envision how the world could be made differently.

New reads stick around a while. This book will be discussed in November, January & February.

There's still time to get involved with recently featured books

The Manual of Design Fiction by Julian Bleecker, Nick Foster, Fabien Girardin & Nicolas Nova

The definitive book on design fiction from the originators of the practice, providing a compelling mindset and toolkit for any person or organization grappling with the future and its implications.

Upcoming discussions: October, early November, late November

Thinking About the Future by Andy Hines & Peter Bishop

Thinking about the Future distills the expertise of three dozen senior foresight professionals into a set of essential guidelines for carrying out successful strategic foresight. Presented in a highly scannable yet personable style, each guideline includes an explanation and rationale, key steps, a case example, and resources for further study.

Upcoming discussions: October and November

An Incomplete Guide to the Future by Willis Harman

The industrialised world is undergoing a metamorphosis to a transindustrial society, of which the essential characteristics can already be discerned. We may be the first society in history to be able to identify such a fundamental transformation while it is yet in process - and so to act to reduce the social disruption that accompanies it... We are in the early stages, [Harman] believes, of a change much more far-reaching than the Industrial Revolution. It is a metamorphosis that will transform every institution, every profession, every aspect of modern society.

Upcoming discussions: October

You're welcome to read along on your own, but if you'd like to:

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  • Access our full recommended reads list
  • Meet other futures-curious folk

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I hope to see you in the Reading Room!

Amanda


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