Examines the deeper issues of social investing in a world of corporate rule, highlighting the conflict between the prudent person rule for institutional investors and needs of planetary health and human survival. Teach-In, September 5, 2000. A framework being developed as a proposal of the International Forum on Globalization for restructuring the institutions of global governance. Humanity is living an old story out of step with both advanced scientific understanding and ancient religious wisdom. An awakening of cultural consciousness to a new story may provide the foundation for social transformation toward the creation of a truly civil society.
Humanity faces the choice between a global economy or a planetary society.
It is a question of whether money or life is to be our defining value. Corporations have gained more rights than people, eroding the ability of individuals to live freely, fully, and well. Offers six ideas for restoring human rights and dignity. We Are the Capitalists. 14, No. 4, May-June 1999.