Economic Systems on Trial: A conversation with Helena Norberg-Hodge in SystemShift Season 2

As the final episode of SystemShift Season 2 draws to a close, we are joined by Helena Norberg-Hodge, a leading voice in the new economy movement. Helena’s experiences in Ladakh, India have given her a firsthand look at how modernization and consumerism have eroded traditional values and community bonds.

In this episode, Helena discusses the negative effects of modern economic systems and consumer culture on unemployment, poverty, environmental degradation, and social issues such as depression and division. She advocates for localization as a way to promote environmental sustainability and community well-being through decentralized, community-driven efforts.

Helena also critiques colonial economic theories and proposes actionable solutions for a more interconnected and relationship-based economy. She emphasizes the importance of systemic transformation to address the shortcomings of the current economic model.

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SystemShift is essential listening for those interested in transitioning to a sustainable and fair economic system. Hosted by Greenpeace Sweden campaigner Carl Schlyter, this podcast is a production of Greenpeace Nordic and can be found on various platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Stay tuned for the transcript of this episode which will be available soon