Post-Capitalism: A Guide to the Future

Wednesday 27^th January 7.30pm The Green House Hotel,  4 Grove Road, Bournemouth BH1 3AX

with Economist Douglas Lock

Economist Douglas Lock will present a fascinating talk which speculates on three possible economic futures.

• The first, a pessimistic view following dire predictions by the ‘Club of Rome’  think-tank, forecasts a total collapse of our global economic system by 2050/60! 
• The second scenario envisages a resumption of a higher degree of corporate welfare capitalism and an uneasy truce between capital and labour.
• The third, and most optimistic, vision would see a peaceful transition to post-capitalism based on the digital revolution and the growth of a global free goods and services economic system. Could we finally see a world where greater equality and abundance would lead to leisure replacing work, and tolerance and co-operation replacing conflict and greedy self interest?

Douglas will analyse our present financial system, highlighting the weaknesses that may lead to long-run secular decline, and include a brief review of the evolution of capitalism. In conclusion, he will say that the choices we make now will lead either to a utopian or a dystopian future. Doing nothing is not an option! 

“Join us for a fascinating glimpse into an uncertain future”

 

Free entry (donations appreciated).     Everyone welcome!

 

(The Green House Hotel can also be accessed via its rear entrance in Gervis Road. The hotel has a small onsite car park, and roadside parking is also available in Gervis Road).

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