Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Proutist Universal The Progressive Utilization Theory - PROUT ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://prout.info/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [On Wealth Disparity](https://prout.info/what-does-prout-say-about-wealth-disparity/) - Capitalism allows the majority of wealth to remain in the hands of a small number of powerful individuals and corporations. In order to create greater economic equity, Prout proposes that each society decides upon a limit on the over-accumulation of wealth. - [When “us” becomes a cage](https://prout.info/when-us-becomes-a-cage/) - When identity ceases to be a starting point and becomes an absolute criterion, something gets stuck. This is where a mental mechanism comes in - [Cooperatives and Trade Unions - Natural Allies in Establishing Progressive Wellbeing for Working People and their Families](https://prout.info/cooperatives-and-trade-unions-natural-allies-in-establishing-progressive-wellbeing-for-working-people-and-their-families/) - By Dada Jiitendrananda Both Cooperatives and Trade Unions arise from the need to secure progressive well-being for workers. In the case of trade unions, their democratic organization aggregates the power of workers to bargain for wages and salaries that keep pace with inflation. Trade unions advocate for workers, negotiating between the interests of profit-driven enterprises - [On Leadership](https://prout.info/on-leadership-blog/) - By Andy Douglas Ever wonder why our political systems seem to change so little, although the leaders we elect may vary? Perhaps it’s a systemic problem. I’m not saying there is no difference between the policies and programs of the various political parties. I am saying that it seems to be in the interest of - [On Sustainability](https://prout.info/what-does-prout-say-about-sustainability/) - Sustainability has been a buzzword for the last few decades, but the present ecological crisis demonstrates that it is impossible to achieve sustainability within the capitalist framework that puts profit before people and planet. Prout is based on respect for all living beings, as well as the entire inanimate world. - [On Socialism](https://prout.info/what-does-prout-say-about-socialism/) - Often termed as ‘Progressive Socialism’, Prout differs from traditional Socialism in key ways, including its three-tiered economic structure and its emphasis on the protection of the natural world. - [On Spirituality](https://prout.info/what-does-prout-say-about-spirituality/) - At the heart of the Prout philosophy is the idea of the inherent unity of all life and the spiritual essence at the core of all beings. Humans are physical, mental and spiritual beings. Political and economic planning must therefore acknowledge these three dimensions of life. - [On Taxes](https://prout.info/what-does-prout-say-about-taxes/) - Prout proposes to replace income tax with production tax to create and simpler and fairer system that discourages tax evasion and supports local economy. - [On Trade](https://prout.info/what-does-prout-say-about-trade/) - Free trade between rich and poor countries can be disastrous for the less developed trade partner. Prout suggests ways in which less developed countries can build their economies and achieve greater equality in international trade. - [On Markets](https://prout.info/what-does-prout-say-about-markets/) - Through its policies of economic democracy, Prout avoids market failures by decentralizing the economy and putting economic development into the hands of local communities and regions. - [On Local Economy](https://prout.info/what-does-prout-say-about-local-economy/) - Prout’s socio-economic system is based on empowered, decentralized economies, which build local wealth and encourage regional self-sufficiency. - [On Employment](https://prout.info/what-does-prout-say-about-employment/) - All able adults should have access to jobs with decent wages in order to meet their basic needs and support their ongoing development. According to Prout, employment, rather than welfare, is the way to raise the standard of living and build local economy. - [On Democracy](https://prout.info/what-does-prout-say-about-democracy/) - While political democracy can and needs to be improved, Prout emphasizes economic democracy as a direct way people can take control of their daily lives. - [On Cooperatives](https://prout.info/what-does-prout-say-about-cooperatives/) - Workers’ Cooperatives form the main part of Prout’s three-tier economy model. They put decision-making power and wealth into the hands of local people. - [The Mondragon Cooperatives: How Democratic and How Local are They?](https://prout.info/the-mondragon-cooperatives-how-democratic-and-how-local-are-they/) - Critics argue that Mondragon mirrors conventional capitalism in hierarchy, authoritarian leadership, and grueling work. - [Aesthetic View Of Prout In Prabhat Samgiita](https://prout.info/aesthetic-view-of-prout-in-prabhat-samgiita/) - The philosophy of PROUT is also embedded in the form of 5018 songs he composed within a span of eight years (1982-1990) - a unique achievement in human history - [Review of "If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution"](https://prout.info/review-of-if-we-burn-the-mass-protest-decade-and-the-missing-revolution/) - The major theme of Vincent Bevins’ book “If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution” can be discerned from its subtitle. Plenty of protests, - [Production Tax: The One Tax the Ultra-Rich Can’t Avoid](https://prout.info/production-tax-the-one-tax-the-ultra-rich-cant-avoid/) - “Tax wealth, not work” has become a popular rallying cry in progressive circles. Here’s a more radical proposition: Tax production, not work - [Mental and Social Dysfunction: The Inner-Outer Imbalance](https://prout.info/mental-and-social-dysfunction-the-inner-outer-imbalance/) - Exploring how mental and social dysfunction arise from an imbalance between people’s inner worlds and modern society and what we can do to create more balance - [Climate Change Adaptation through Economic Democracy](https://prout.info/climate-change-adaptation-through-economic-democracy/) - The primary causes climate change are deforestation and increased fossil fuel use. Usually, the poor and marginalized communities are most affected - [Stereotypes About Vegetarian Consumers: Insights from New European Research](https://prout.info/stereotypes-about-vegetarian-consumers-insights-from-new-european-research/) - New research explores stereotypes about vegetarian consumers and reveals how people judge meat eaters, flexitarians and plant-based shoppers across Europe. - [World Government: From Vision to Reality](https://prout.info/world-government-from-vision-to-reality/) - An exploration of P. R. Sarkar’s contribution to the field of global governance The concept of world government has been around for many hundreds of years.[1] Yet, the combination of cosmopolitanism and the terrors of modern warfare have caused an upsurge in thought about it in the twentieth century.[2] After each of the world wars, - [From Here to There: The Vision of the Progressive Utilization Theory](https://prout.info/from-here-to-there/) - Prout (Progressive Utilization Theory), offered a detailed roadmap for such a world: a “cosmic society” bound by universal fraternity, where dignity and purpose replace exploitation and despair. - [Watershed Worlds](https://prout.info/watershed-worlds/) - “Watershed Worlds: Eight Indigenous Models for Planetary Survival and Resilience” by Matt Oppenheim, PhD is a non-fiction book about sustainable ecology. - [The New Economy Must Value the Invaluable ](https://prout.info/the-new-economy-must-value-the-invaluable/) - Of all the crises facing the world today, the one with the potential for having the most profound impact on human life is the environmental crisis. - [The Freedom to Speak and Be Heard: Between Abuse and Silencing](https://prout.info/the-freedom-to-speak-and-be-heard-between-abuse-and-silencing/) - Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout) offers an interesting ethical perspective to address the dilemma of freedom and responsibility. - [Global Reality Check: How Is Our Planet Actually Doing?](https://prout.info/global-reality-check/) - With a quiz to check how tuned in you are to the current global reality, we look at how far we’ve come and how we decide where we are headed. - [Ethnic Cleansing in Myanmar: Stand Up for the Plight of the Rohingya](https://prout.info/ethnic-cleansing-in-myanmar-stand-up-for-the-plight-of-the-rohingya/) - Just like a holocaust denier, Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Myanmar and once Nobel Peace Prize Laureate has closed her eyes to the genocide that has taken place under her rule. We look at the status of the Rohingya people and call for support for their struggle. - [Impostos](https://prout.info/impostos/) - Historicamente, os impostos têm sido vistos como um “mal necessário” para financiar o governo. Têm sido difíceis de receber, agravaram as desigualdades na sociedade, e incentivaram uma série de actividades ilegais. Nos tempos modernos, os impostos sobre os rendimentos pessoais são particularmente flagrantes, pois reduzem directamente o rendimento do indivíduo que foi ganho por meio - [Comércio](https://prout.info/comercio/) - O comércio livre entre países industrialmente avançados pode ser de benefício mútuo, mas o comércio livre entre países ricos e pobres, que acontece com frequência, é desastroso para o parceiro comercial menos desenvolvido. Portanto, os países que tentam aumentar a sua capacidade industrial terão que proteger as suas indústrias emergentes através de tarifas e outras - [Prout presented at Social Science Research institute, Mumbai](https://prout.info/prout-presented-at-social-science-institute-mumbai/) - A discussion on PR Sarkar’s Economic Theory in reference to present economic systems was held on the 3rd May, 2019 at the Indian Council of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR), Mumbai. Speaking on the subject were Dr. Dolly Sunny, Ac. Divyachetananda Avt. and Rajesh Singh. - [How the Democrats Handed Trump the White House](https://prout.info/how-the-democrats-handed-trump-the-white-house/) - The Democrats betrayal of America’s working class, which began with Clinton’s move to the right in the 1990s, enabled Trump to come into power, argues Roar Bjonnes. - [Making the Unthinkable the New Norm](https://prout.info/making-the-unthinkable-the-new-norm/) - Swearing, lies and vicious attacks on his opponents. Trump has set a precedent for flying in the face of political correctness and diplomacy, spurning a new trend in abrasive political rhetoric. Tim Shanks explores how ethical leaders can express themselves in the changing world of civic discourse. - [UN Warns of Global Collapse: So How Can We Prevent It?](https://prout.info/un-warns-of-global-collapse-so-how-can-we-prevent-it/) - A recent UN report warns: The global capitalist system is on the verge of collapse. Roar Bjonnes looks at the solutions that lie beyond the scope of Green Capitalism. - [Market Economy vs Planned Economy](https://prout.info/market-economy-vs-planned-economy/) - Within the historic context of the rise of Capitalism and the fall of Communism, Maheshvara Pacheco explores where Prout stands in its approach to economy. - [To Tax the Rich or to Cap Wealth, That is the Question](https://prout.info/to-tax-the-rich-or-to-cap-wealth-that-is-the-question/) - Since the Thatcher and Reagan era, tax cuts for the rich have been spouted as the best way to stimulate the economy. Recently, this trend has changed. For the first time in decades, progressive voices are calling for increased taxation of the rich. T Shanks ponders this vital question. - [Prout Rally in Nagpur, India, demands Statehood for Vidarbha](https://prout.info/proutist-bloc-india-pbi-holds-a-rally-in-nagpur-demands-statehood-to-vidarbha/) - By Ravi Singh In December 2018, the Proutist Bloc of India staged a rally in the city of Nagpur. The protest highlighted the plight of poor people in the region and demanded that it be given statehood as a first step toward addressing the huge levels of debt and desperation impacting local farmers. - [Prout: a Viable Alternative or a Utopia?](https://prout.info/prout-a-viable-alternative-or-a-utopia/) - by Howard Nemon and Dada Maheshvarananda At a recent gathering of Spiritual Activists in Ojai, California, participants were challenged to bring Prout into the midst of public debate by creatively exploring how its principles could be applied to important current social, economic and political issues. - [Millennial Burnout and Late-Stage Capitalism](https://prout.info/millennial-burnout-and-late-stage-capitalism/) - Far from being lazy and entitled, Millennials are dealing with an increasingly extractive economic situation, in which longer hours, higher demand for efficiency, and increased productivity are expected while there are no long term guarantees of stability. Tyler Rankin examines the challenges facing his generation and how Prout can offer a way through the Age of Discontent. - [Trump and the Collapse of US Power](https://prout.info/donald-trump-and-the-collapse-of-us-power/) - Make America Groan Again. How Trump’s one-sided approach to foreign and domestic policy is undermining the global status of the US. - [Localize – and change the system!](https://prout.info/localize-and-change-the-system/) - A pandemic - suddenly they are closing borders and the world feels different. What will it come to? There is a freeze on immigration; will there be a cutback on imported goods as well? It feels like we are being asked to do more on a very local level. Suddenly our sense of control is - [The "Great Reset" of Capitalism, by the capitalists](https://prout.info/the-great-reset-of-capitalism-by-the-capitalists/) - In Davos, Switzerland, the beginning of each year brings together the economic elite at the World Economic Forum (WEF), whose mission is to "improve the state of the world, to involve business leaders, politicians, academics and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industrial agendas". In April 2020, the WEF published an article - [Are we ready for a real reset?](https://prout.info/are-we-ready-for-a-real-reset/) - Reading the news this morning, I came upon an article that sparked my interest. It was entitled: "No more business as usual: in ‘The Great Reset’ business schools must lead the way". Following my curiosity, read through the article attentively (you can also read it here), and skepticism took over my mind. In the article, - [On Patent Waivers](https://prout.info/on-patent-waivers/) - U.S. President Joe Biden has signalled his support for the suspension of patent rights for COVID-19 vaccines, predictably angering pharmaceutical companies, which have seen rising profits during the crisis. Reuters reports that the industry’s biggest lobby group warned that Biden’s step would undermine the companies’ response to the pandemic and compromise safety. However, a report - [Science with Inclusive Stories: A Narrative Analysis of Successes and Failures in Managing the Pandemic](https://prout.info/science-with-inclusive-stories/) - Ivana Milojevic and Sohail Inayatullah THE NARRATIVE CONTEXT During the global financial crisis over a decade ago, the Financial Times (Yergin: 2009) reported that at its heart this was a narrative crisis. How one creates national policy and strategy depends on the story one uses. Depending on the narrative used – i.e., a mortgage crisis, a banking - [Beyond Covid-19: The transition to Gaian leadership](https://prout.info/beyond-covid-19-the-transition-to-gaian-leadership/) - In late February 2020, with my colleague, futurist and epidemiologist Peter Black, we, wrote a piece on COVID-19 scenarios and implications. We started as our departure point asking the question, was this a black swan or predictable event? Our conclusion was that the emergence of this zoonotic disease with planetary political, financial, and health implications - [Ethical and moral tests to help leaders stay on track](https://prout.info/ethical-and-moral-tests-to-help-leaders-stay-on-track/) - Satya Happy societies are dependent on the degree of ethics present. The more a society tolerates corruption, the more unhappy it is (1). Societies with a good ethical base have leaders and systems that promote ethical behaviour and therefore can achieve greater happiness. Morals and ethics are related to the standard of behaviour that is allowed within a particular - [Sarkar on Afghanistan and the Status of Women](https://prout.info/sarkar-on-afghanistan-and-the-status-of-women/) - It has been heartbreaking to watch over the past few weeks scenes of desperation amongst ordinary Afghan civilians who are horrified to see the Taliban back in power in their beloved country. The younger generation in the capital city Kabul had grown up with freedom of movement, freedom of speech and expression, freedom of dress - [The Pawn That Roars, Selfies And Amusement Parks, Or Localism and Soft Islam: The Futures of Afghanistan](https://prout.info/the-pawn-that-roars-selfies-and-amusement-parks-or-localism-and-soft-islam-the-futures-of-afghanistan/) - Professor Sohail Inayatullah is the UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies at the Sejahtera Centre for Sustainability and Technology, Malaysia.Jose Ramos is the Editor of the Journal of Futures Studies, Taiwan.Roar Bjonnes is the co-founder of the Systems Change Alliance, London, UK.Satya Tanner is a former Squadron Leader of the Royal Australian Airforce. She is both - [Why should leaders care about Philosophy?](https://prout.info/why-should-leaders-care-about-philosophy/) - As leaders we are sometimes faced with big questions about life, direction, right and wrong etc. But if we just draw on our experience alone, we may not see the full picture. It’s helpful to have a basic understanding of philosophy to help guide us in the deeper questions we might want to ask in - [The Invisible Hand Or Inclusive Flow? The Futures Of The World System](https://prout.info/the-invisible-hand-or-inclusive-flow-the-futures-of-the-world-system/) - This essay is based on two speeches. First, for the Systems Change Alliance conference on the Beyond the Great Reset on May 16, 2021, and second for the International Conference on the World in 50 Years to honour Sakharov, June 4th, St. Petersburg. This essay first articulates the current planetary crisis. Then four alternative futures - [Toward Proutist Policy on Criminal Justice Part 2 of 3](https://prout.info/toward-proutist-policy-on-criminal-justice-part-2-of-3/) - PART II HISTORY Punishment has taken many forms throughout human history. Binding to a stake, ritual cursing, stoning, barred social interaction—that’s what pre-Common Era justice looked like in some parts of the world. Old Testament justice, epitomized by the idea of ‘an eye for an eye’, was designed to maintain tribal unity, a step in - [A political refugee from Myanmar speaks out](https://prout.info/a-political-refugee-from-myanmar-speaks-out/) - The aftermath of the Myanmar coup On Oct. 18 the military junta of Myanmar, the southeast Asian country nestled between Thailand, India and Bangladesh, said it would free more than 5,600 people jailed for anti-regime activity, perhaps in response to its military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, being excluded from the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian - [The issue of pension provision](https://prout.info/the-issue-of-pension-provision/) - The issue of pension provision is becoming increasingly important for our ageing society. How can a stable pension be secured in the long term, even if more and more older people have to live off fewer young people? The pension system is based on the so-called intergenerational contract. This term refers to something very natural: - [Becoming futures proof through platform cooperatives:](https://prout.info/becoming-futures-proof-through-platform-cooperatives/) - Scenarios of teaching and training in a changing world 1 The Challenging Forecasts A World Development Report "asserts that 68.9% of jobs in India are at high risk - and that number remains at 42.6%, even if adjusted for a lag in technology adoption." (Verick, 2017). In the United States, economists Carl Frey and Michael - [How can we specifically use the planting of trees to ensure our survival?](https://prout.info/how-can-we-specifically-use-the-planting-of-trees-to-ensure-our-survival/) - It is known that trees act as stores of carbon dioxide and synthesize oxygen. Their function as a habitat for small organisms and animals is also quickly apparent. Less well known, however, seems to be their enormous importance for the water supply, i.e. for the groundwater, for rivers and lakes and also for the cultivation - [Why should leaders care about Philosophy?](https://prout.info/why-should-leaders-care-about-philosophy-2/) - As leaders we are sometimes faced with big questions about life, direction, right and wrong etc. But if we just draw on our experience alone, we may not see the full picture. It’s helpful to have a basic understanding of philosophy to help guide us in the deeper questions we might want to ask in - [Europ assistance, new headquarters in Assago and 3 days of smart working per week](https://prout.info/europ-assistance-new-headquarters-in-assago-and-3-days-of-smart-working-per-week/) - By Cristina Casadei The office age is over, all 820 employees will work in open spaces. Night and bank holiday shifts can be carried out from home and there will be particular attention to parents, those who care for elderly relatives or the frail. For the workers of Europ Assistance, a company controlled by Generali - [Toward a Proutist Policy on Criminal Justice Part 1 of 3](https://prout.info/toward-a-proutist-policy-on-criminal-justice-part-1-of-3/) - As Patrick, a former inmate states, “It started with the shaving of my facial hair and continued with the jumpsuit I was issued. I looked just like every other inmate. Even after I reached general population, the theme continued. All shoes were white. All pants are blue jeans. All shirts are blue and short-sleeved. My - [Toward a Proutist Policy on Criminal Justice Part 3 of 3](https://prout.info/toward-a-proutist-policy-on-criminal-justice-part-3-of-3/) - A NEW APPROACH How to begin to move toward a different philosophy? And what policies might a Proutist approach to criminal justice embrace? Other countries have strikingly different approaches than the U.S. when it comes to the treatment of prisoners and success in rehabilitation. Germany and the Netherlands, for example, have significantly lower incarceration rates, - [Cooperatives Promote Local Economic Diversity and Economic Decentralization](https://prout.info/cooperatives-promote-local-economic-diversity-and-economic-decentralization/) - By Nada Khader A major tier of a Proutistic economic system is worker-owned and operated businesses. This model is in contrast to the current “chain store” phenomenon that we see in much of the world today, where capital has been concentrated privately and allowed to accumulate in the hands of fewer people, and where business - [Disrupting the cow: transition to cellular agriculture](https://prout.info/disrupting-the-cow-the-transition-to-cellular-agriculture/) - The transition from meat to cellular agriculture: what are the possible impacts on health if by 2040 if 50% of all protein in the region is from lab meat and alternative meat? by Sohail Inayatullah and Ivana Milojevic This article is an excerpt from Inayatullah and Milojevi? (2022). The End of the Cow and other - [The Ukrainian War, Strategic Interests and Monetary Systems](https://prout.info/the-ukrainian-war-strategic-interests-and-monetary-systems/) - Written by Liila Hass, Jyotirmaya Hull-Jurcovic, and Roar Bjonnes The Russian invasion of Ukraine On February 24 2022, the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine with devastating consequences for the country and the civilian population. In this David versus Goliath struggle, Russia mobilized over a hundred thousand troops against a much smaller Ukrainian force. Russia has about - [The New Economy Movement Comes of Age](https://prout.info/the-new-economy-movement-comes-of-age/) - By Michael Towsey May 2022 The publication of Growing a New Economy by Roar Bjonnes and Caroline Hargreaves[1] was a milestone in the history of Proutist literature because it was the first comprehensive introduction to Prout economics that firmly situated the Proutist agenda within the emerging New Economy Movement. The term New Economy Movement (NEM) - [Solving the Inequality Gap: Progressive Taxation or Economic Democracy?](https://prout.info/solving-the-inequality-gap-progressive-taxation-or-economic-democracy/) - By Roar Bjonnes When editor-in-chief of multinational business magazine Fortune, Alyson Shontell, asked in its June/July 2022 issue if it’s time for a maximum wage, she got my attention. Back in the early 90’s, when I was editor of Prout Journal, I published an article by Sam Pizzigati, co-editor of Inequality.org, which emphatically proclaimed that - [How Economic Sanctions on Russia Could Crash the Monetary System](https://prout.info/how-economic-sanctions-on-russia-could-crash-the-monetary-system/) - By Tim Shanks The use of economic sanctions as a weapon is an ancient practice. The first recorded instance was in 423 BC, when Athens banned traders from Megara to strangle the rival’s economy. However, it was only in the 20th century that economic sanctions became a regular feature of international relations. After World War - [A New Renaissance of Local Farms, Local Food, and Local Economies](https://prout.info/a-new-renaissance-of-local-farms-local-food-and-local-economies/) - By Roar Bjonnes At 66, I am old enough to remember when the local economy was still thriving. I grew up in an extended family on a small island in Norway. All the apples, berries, pears, and cherries we ate, especially during fall and winter, had been cultivated in our own garden. In the fall, - [Another Now, Another Socialist Utopia?](https://prout.info/another-now-another-socialist-utopia/) - By Michael Towsey Book Review – Another now – Dispatches from an alternative present, by Yanis Varoufakis, Published: The Bodley Head: London, 2020, ISBN: 9781847925633. Yanis Varoufakis is best known for his book, Adults in the Room. He was for a brief period in 2015 the Greek finance minister. Adults in the Room is an - [Is Inflation Just Part of the Ride?](https://prout.info/is-inflation-just-part-of-the-ride/) - By Mark Friedman Inflation has been a cause for anxiety and real difficulty. Especially in low and middle-income households and among the elderly, people feel powerless as they watch their living standards erode. Factors driving inflation the most – food, fuel, and rents – are things people cannot do without. The resulting frustration has been - [Consumption and Profit from Prout perspective](https://prout.info/consumption-and-profit-from-prout-perspective/) - by Shriraksha Mohan The Progressive Utilization Theory or Prout is an alternative, holistic socio-economic system to replace the failing capitalist model of economy. With an emphasis on rational utilization and equitable distribution of the planet’s resources, Prout offers a model to build a world in which all people and the planet thrive harmoniously. Prout advocates - [The problem with Walmart](https://prout.info/9751/) - The other day I was visiting a friend in another city and we had an interesting conversation. We wanted to go to the grocery store to pick up a few things, and as we piled into his car, he said, “Let’s go to Walmart.” I took a deep breath and told him what I thought - [Beyond Green Capitalism  ](https://prout.info/beyond-green-capitalism/) - By Roar Bjonnes In the past few decades, we have witnessed four main crises within capitalist countries - finance and inequality crises, which are a direct consequence of the economic policies backed up by neo-classical economics, as well as resource and environmental crises. The two latter crises are more appropriately linked to the industrial revolution - [“The Next Economy is Happening” ](https://prout.info/the-next-economy-is-happening/) - An interview with Lift Economy Founder Shawn Berry By Andy Douglas Shawn Berry lives in upstate New York and runs LIFT Economy, a worker-owned consulting business that helps workers start or transition to worker-owned, cooperative, and collaborative businesses. The LIFT Economy website notes that LIFT is an impact consulting firm whose mission is to create, - [On Consumption](https://prout.info/on-consumption/) - Prout is a consumption-based economy which is quite distinct from consumer-driven ones. Economies like capitalism view consumption of commodities as the primary driver of profits. Hence limitless consumption of goods and services is encouraged, whether one needs them or can afford them. In Prout, consumption signifies the meeting of human needs. This is accomplished in - [Does Finland want to be known like Wuhan?](https://prout.info/does-finland-want-to-be-known-like-wuhan/) - Does Finland want to be known like Wuhan? Are the Finnish officials and fur farmers gambling with bird flu? Finland is still a country of forests and already in prehistoric times Finland used to export animal fur. But for the last hundred years it has meant wild animals living in small cages, bread into millions - [The Great Arizona Water Grab](https://prout.info/the-great-arizona-water-grab/) - If ever there were an instance of the need for local control over resources, this is one. In Arizona in the drought-stricken western United States, land has been sold to Saudi Arabian and other countries to grow, of all things, alfalfa, which is then shipped back to Saudi Arabia to feed animals. Alfalfa is a - [Oppenheimer: Story of a troubled conscience and mishandled power](https://prout.info/oppenheimer-story-of-a-troubled-conscience-and-mishandled-power/) - By Shriraksha Mohan As I sat down in a movie theater to watch Christopher Nolan's movie, Oppenheimer, I had expected to be entertained by Nolan's cinematic brilliance, as usual. Little did I expect I would leave the theater pondering over humanity's history of repeatedly giving too much decision-making power to a few individuals, who may - [Barbie and the Problem of Corporate Power](https://prout.info/barbie-and-the-problem-of-corporate-power/) - As the film "Barbie" breaks box office records, now is a good moment to reflect upon the role of corporations in the toy and entertainment industries. Whether you believe the Barbie doll creates unrealistic expectations for girls, or see it as offering a kind of "I can do anything" message of proto-feminism, there are other - [On Leadership](https://prout.info/on-leadership/) - Due to the multiple crises challenging our civilization today, the need for good, effective leadership to provide solutions has never been greater. Unfortunately, many national and local leaders are exacerbating these crises by succumbing to the attraction of power and wealth. Their individual and group interests often privilege one section of the population while disadvantaging - [The Space Race is on again – but who will it benefit?](https://prout.info/the-space-race-is-on-again-but-who-will-it-benefit-2/) - By Howard Nemon On August 11, Russia launched its Luna-25 mission that will attempt a soft-landing on the south pole of the moon. In 2019, China, India and Israel all crashed their exploratory vehicles in that same area due to the rough terrain there. The interest in the Moon’s south pole is due to the - [Are we going to see an animal revolution?](https://prout.info/are-we-going-to-see-an-animal-revolution/) - By Antti Kivivalli. Back in 1945 George Orwell published his novel, Animal Farm, where animals have taken power and and "all animals are equal" – except some animals were "more equal than others". That was a dystopian allegory of especially the Soviet dictatorship in post-revolution Russia, but it has been quoted a lot ever since. - [Hiphop is fifty!](https://prout.info/hiphop-is-fifty/) - By Andy Douglas. Hiphop is fifty! Fifty years ago a musical style was born when African-American youth gathered to create and explore a new way of expressing themselves, and the style has since expanded its influence with tremendous energy to every corner of the world.Though some hiphop lyrics have glorified or celebrated values of materialism - [More BRICS in the Game](https://prout.info/more-brics-in-the-game/) - By Howard Nemon. In 2001, the term BRIC was conceived by a Goldman Sachs economist as a way to keep track of the largest developing countries in the world – Brazil, Russia, India, and China – whose potential could eclipse the Western economic order by 2050. Goldman Sachs, if you are not sure about it, - [Eucalyptus may be good for your cough, but…](https://prout.info/eucalyptus-may-be-good-for-your-cough-but/) - By Antii Kivivalli. Eucalyptus trees are native mostly to Australia, but as they seem to grow well and fast and provide therefore an effective source of raw material for the pulp and paper industry, they are widely cultivated in the tropical and temperate world. That means all over the warmer parts of Americas and Europe, - [Elon Musk: The Ugly Tip of a Giant Iceberg](https://prout.info/elon-musk-the-ugly-tip-of-a-giant-iceberg/) - By Dada Vedaprajinananda An August 21, 2023, article in The New Yorker magazine by Ronan Farrow paints a disturbing picture of Elon Musk’s powerful role in some of the most vital areas of public concern. However, as troubling as Musk’s activities are, they are only one example of a larger problem. The article entited “Elon - [Modinomics: Corporatization in the backdrop of religious tensions in India.](https://prout.info/modinomics-corporatization-in-the-backdrop-of-religious-tensions-in-india/) - By Shriraksha Mohan India is a pluralistic society with a long history of coexistence among people of various languages, customs, traditions and religions. "Unity in Diversity" is a time-honored value most Indians embrace. Hindus make up about 80% of India’s population, Muslims about 14% and Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains the remaining 6%. A Pew - [Cooperatives and Sustainability: A Way of Life at Dancing Rabbit](https://prout.info/cooperatives-and-sustainability-a-way-of-life-at-dancing-rabbit/) - By Andy Douglas Off a winding northeastern Missouri county road in the middle of the US, a patchwork expanse of houses, fields and community buildings rises. Outside one of the main buildings, a sign: “Ring bell. If no one answers, pull weeds.” Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage is one of the more durable intentional communities in - [Business on the pretext of climate efforts?](https://prout.info/business-on-the-pretext-of-climate-efforts/) - A company from Dubai, UAE, called Blue Carbon is buying control over vast areas of land in Africa. Why? On the surface it looks like they want to conserve forests, avoid logging them, but why? It is plain business: Once they own the land and declare it to bind carbon to prevent the climate change, - [Psycho-economy & Co-ops](https://prout.info/psycho-economy-co-ops/) - By Dada Jitendrananda I arrived in Japan in 1984 at the height of Japan’s booming economy. Japan’s post-war project had been reconstruction, and development of a world-class economy. By the mid-‘80s, Japan was the manufacturing hub of the world. The gravy train of this economy was such that a street performer working for two months - [Slouching Toward Autocracy ](https://prout.info/slouching-toward-autocracy/) - By Roar Bjonnes As many as 70 countries are due to go to elections in 2024. In many of these countries, the choice is simple and twofold -- voting for more of the same or a right-wing autocrat who denigrates "the others" and promises better wages and a newly revamped, often religious, nationalism. Just think - [Technology or Digital Fiefdom?](https://prout.info/technology-or-digital-fiefdom/) - By Shriraksha Mohan Economic systems have constantly evolved, and have been influenced by human needs, socio-cultural norms, historical events, and technological innovations of their time. In the 21st century, tremendous innovations in digital technologies have had a great influence on how economies function. Digital technologies and smartphones have redefined the notion of market. Trade and - [Trump Vs Zinn: Time for Neohumanists* to Claim History](https://prout.info/trump-vs-zinn-time-for-neohumanists-to-claim-history/) - By Dada Jitendrananda This reflection on history was prompted by the vexed debate on the teaching of history that flares up from time to time in the US. In one such eruption, Donald Trump, then US President, referred to the work of the late American historian, Howard Zinn, as propaganda. Zinn is best known for - [Prout and the ‘S’ word](https://prout.info/prout-and-the-s-word/) - By Andy Douglas Audio Version: Is Prout a form of socialism? Socialism with a spiritual face? Or is it something completely different? Anyone who critiques the excesses of capitalism and posits an alternative might be, fairly or unfairly, labeled ‘socialist’, but in truth the question is much more complex. When you hear the word socialism, - [ Five Minutes of Prout: Ownership](https://prout.info/five-minutes-of-prout-ownership/) - By Dada Jitendrananda Most people share values of fairness and justice. We want everyone to be able to lead a happy and fulfilling life. The reality for much of the world is that people struggle hard just to make ends meet. Even in advanced economies, stress greatly affects the quality of life. While we have - [Slouching Toward Autocracy ](https://prout.info/slouching-toward-autocracy-2/) - by Roar Bjonnes As many as 70 countries are due to go to elections in 2024. In many of these countries, the choice is simple and twofold -- voting for more of the same or a right-wing autocrat who denigrates "the others" and promises better wages and a newly revamped, often religious, nationalism. Just think India, - [Redefining Humanism and Internationalism](https://prout.info/redefining-humanism-and-internationalism/) - By Roar Bjonnes In the pursuit of global harmony and social progress, the concept of humanism and internationalism emerges as a beacon of progressive hope. Yet, upon closer examination, the ideology of humanism reveals inherent flaws and limitations. P.R. Sarkar, in his seminal works delves into the complexities of humanism, dissecting its various manifestations and - [Prout and Socialism Part 2](https://prout.info/prout-and-socialism-part-2/) - By Andy Douglas An anthropology professor of mine once opined that socialism has not yet gotten a chance to show what it can do. We haven’t seen socialism working properly yet. Perhaps that’s right. In a recent blog post, I wrote about the mixed messages attached to the idea of socialism: how socialism has a - [The Future of Food: Protein from Thin Air?](https://prout.info/the-future-of-food-protein-from-thin-air/) - On the Internet we have seen that many people want to drink smoothies as nourishment. Grinding hard kale leaves with a blender is an excellent idea. There have also been visions that the future might be based on concentrated pills and similar manufactured products and not so much on the organic potatoes one needs to - [Five Minutes of Prout: First principle of Prout](https://prout.info/five-minutes-of-prout-first-principle-of-prout/) - By Dada Jitendrananda The propounder of Prout, Shrii P R Sarkar, first became known in India in the 1950s as a spiritual teacher. His rational explanations of yoga and practical prescriptions were well received and he developed a growing following. In the early ‘60s, he derived progressive economic principles from Yoga philosophy. In doing so, - [The End of the World is Just the Beginning book review](https://prout.info/the-end-of-the-world-is-just-the-beginning-book-review/) - By Andy Douglas Nobody knows for sure what the future holds. But we can conjure glimpses. In his new book, The End of the World is Just the Beginning, geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan foresees a rough road ahead. He writes about how the current global political order – the United States securing global trade security - [Is Self-Interest Enough?](https://prout.info/is-self-interest-enough/) - By Howard Nemon Capitalism boasts of its ability to motivate people to produce more wealth which, in turn, benefits everyone. While the latter part of this equation seems doubtful given the persistent concentration of wealth over the last 200 years[1] [2], the motivational aspect of capitalism may be worth discussing. We cannot deny that there - [People Want Economic Democracy](https://prout.info/people-want-economic-democracy/) - By Prabhakar T. Overland A certain socioeconomic issue seems to be staring the world’s legislators and policymakers in their face: How can a minimum of wealth be distributed to allow people to stay calm so that the economy remains intact? A bit like the Corona virus conundrum then: How many vaccinated people does it take - [The Charade of Democracy ](https://prout.info/the-charade-of-democracy/) - By Shriraksha Mohan, Andy Douglas, and Howard Nemon In most political democracies, elections have become a mere formality of choosing a leader who appears to be the lesser of two or more evils. In a two-party democracy like the USA, voters have been choosing between the “immoral” and the “less immoral”, the “incompetent” and the - [A Society in Despair: What’s Next?](https://prout.info/a-society-in-despair-whats-next/) - By Miguel Pacheco Ever since we climbed out of the trees, we humans have lived in closely knit, self-governing communities, deeply dependent on one another. These communities provided a sense of belonging, identity, and purpose. However, in the modern era, an increasing sense of alienation pervades our lives, creating a society where genuine happiness seems - [Prout: A spiritually oriented economy](https://prout.info/prout-a-spiritually-oriented-economy/) - By Shriraksha Mohan In the long history of human civilization, humanity has witnessed an evolution in the ways our societies and economies have? been organized over time. Early humans, who lived in close-knit tribes and clans for their survival and protection against the elements of nature, depended on their collective physical labor to procure food, - [Post-Capitalist Compatibility: Degrowth, Indigenous Wisdom, and Prout](https://prout.info/post-capitalist-compatibility-degrowth-indigenous-wisdom-and-prout/) - By Roar Bjonnes As the climate crisis intensifies and global inequality deepens, thinkers and activists are increasingly calling for alternatives to capitalism. Three perspectives offering compelling visions for a post-capitalist world are P. R. Sarkar’s Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout), Jason Hickel's degrowth eco-socialism, and Nick Estes' Indigenous resistance framework. While coming from different traditions, these - [A Microlending Project takes off in Iowa](https://prout.info/a-microlending-project-takes-off-in-iowa/) - By Andy Douglas I’ve been helping to start a new Prout-inspired project in my hometown of Iowa City, Iowa, in the US. By sharing about it, I hope to demonstrate that many opportunities exist for implementing Prout in practical ways around each of us. This project began with the understanding that American society has an - [The Question of Growth: A review of "Less is More"](https://prout.info/the-question-of-growth-a-review-of-less-is-more/) - Economic growth, especially as charted by GDP, has long been the conventional measuring stick for the health of an economy, but in recent years the glaring inadequacies and drawbacks of growth for its own sake have become quite clear. One current proposed corrective to this is the concept of degrowth. - [Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat (A Review)](https://prout.info/soundtrack-to-a-coup-detat-a-review/) - The 2024 film “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat” (a nominee for Best Documentary Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards) is a smart, insightful look at a riveting if little-remembered episode in 20th century history: the assassination of Congolese leader and Pan-Africanist Patrice Lumumba. - [Corporate Capitalism is the Problem](https://prout.info/corporate-capitalism-is-the-problem/) - by Dada Maheshvarananda The Second World War, in which nearly 70 million people were killed, vividly demonstrated the folly of the concept of “master races”, making the words “empire” and “colonialism” shameful throughout the world. Following the war, the Allied powers of Britain, France, the United States, Belgium, and the Netherlands were soon forced to - [Milei's Argentina: A Descent into Crisis Marked by Corruption and Austerity](https://prout.info/mileis-argentina-a-descent-into-crisis-marked-by-corruption-and-austerity/) - By Ernesto Raul Carlessi Since assuming the presidency in December 2023, Javier Milei has unleashed economic shock therapy on Argentina, plunging millions into poverty while his administration grapples with corruption scandals, vote-buying allegations, and the selling off of the nation to foreign capital. The consequences of his policies demand scrutiny, and more importantly, alternative solutions. - [Seeds for Food Sovereignty](https://prout.info/seeds-for-food-sovereignty/) - By Alex Jackimovicz On April 25th 2025, Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law (located in White Plains, NY) hosted the “Seeds for Food Sovereignty” presentation by Filipa Costa, President of the Prout Research Institute, Portugal (PRI-P). Drawing a house of environmental law students, community organizers, and local food-system advocates, Costa’s talk wove together PRI-P’s - [No Other Land](https://prout.info/no-other-land/) - By Andy Douglas No Other Land is a joint Israeli-Palestinian film which won Best Documentary Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards. I had the opportunity to see it recently. The film’s Palestinian co-director Basel Adra lives in an area of 20 small villages in the West Bank called Masafer Yatta. The area is noteworthy for - [The Trump Enigma](https://prout.info/the-trump-enigma/) - Pretty much all progressives are united in the universal condemnation of Donald Trump. Rarely has one person managed to create such a united opposition in such a short time. However, there are some positive aspects to his approach. We examine the Trump paradox from a Proutist perspective. - [Charlottesville - Double Standards and Hypocrisy in Media Reporting](https://prout.info/charlottesville-double-standards-and-hypocrisy-in-media-reporting/) - Trump’s response to the death of Heather Heyer in the ‘Unite the Right’ Rally in 2017 triggered uproar from the media regarding his double standards when dealing with violence within different social and ethnic groups. But how far does the awareness of these disparities stretch? T. Shanks takes a look. - [Rethinking Green Economics: Beyond the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)](https://prout.info/rethinking-green-economics-beyond-the-triple-bottom-line-tbl/) - Since the conception of the phrase ‘People, Planet, Profit’ in the mid 1990s, many private companies and multinational corporations pride themselves on adhering to TBL tenets. In this extract from Roar Bjonne’s book, Growing a New Economy, he questions how effective it can be while we still operate within a capitalist system. - [Forget Peak Oil-Think Instead About Peak Everything](https://prout.info/forget-peak-oil-think-instead-about-peak-everything/) - The world is heading for an “ecological credit crunch” far worse than the recent financial crisis. We humans are over-using the natural resources of the planet. Read an eye-opening excerpt from Roar Bjonne’s Growing a New Economy. - [North Korea - Nuclear War and Self Sufficient Economies](https://prout.info/north-korea-nuclear-war-and-self-sufficient-economies/) - A brief look at the economic structure of North Korea and how this is impacting its position in the world, from a Prout perspective. - [On Catalonia and Samaj Movements](https://prout.info/on-catalonia-and-samaj-movements/) - Tyler Shanks looks at the political position of Catalonia in the context of the European Union and how its fight for independence relates to the Proutist concept of Samaj. - [Tax Cuts, Tax Cuts and More Tax Cuts: Fooling Most of the People Most of the Time](https://prout.info/tax-cuts-tax-cuts-and-more-tax-cuts-fooling-most-of-the-people-most-of-the-time/) - Cutting taxes is a common promise for politicians the world over to gain popularity and get more votes, but who really benefits? T. Shanks explores the topic. - [A Ticking Time Bomb: Proxy Wars and the Tragedy of the Kurds](https://prout.info/a-ticking-time-bomb-proxy-wars-and-the-tragedy-of-the-kurds/) - While nuclear war with North Korea may sound scary, the conflict in the Middle East is a far more serious problem for the world. We look at the unique position of the Kurds and their role in the turmoil. - [Emprego](https://prout.info/emprego/) - O emprego é a estratégia central em PROUT para distribuir riqueza aos indivíduos e assegurar de que são capazes de adqurir os bens necessários e serviços para as suas necessidades básicas e desenvolvimento. Excepto para aqueles com necessidades especiais e incapazes de trabalhar, todos os adultos fisicamente aptos devem ter acesso a empregos com salários - [Economia Local](https://prout.info/economia-local/) - Economias locais prósperas e auto-suficientes, formam a base do sistema sócioeconómico de PROUT. Hoje, as pessoas em todo o mundo, enfrentam padrões de vida estagnados ou em declínio devido à crescente desigualdade económica causada pela concentração da riqueza. PROUT apoia a política da descentralização económica para que a população local ganhe controlo sobre os seus - [Mercados](https://prout.info/mercados/) - Uma economia de mercado depende da interacção entre a oferta e a procura para determinar como o capital é investido, o que é produzido e como os preços são calculados. Embora teoricamente deva haver pouca ou nenhuma interferência do governo na operação de tais mercados (daí o termo “mercados livres”), a maioria das economias no - [Sustentabilidade](https://prout.info/sustentabilidade/) - Sustentabiliade refere-se à capacidade dos sistemas de “sustentarem” ou resistirem ao longo do tempo. Desde os anos 80, que entidades públicas e privadas em todo o mundo adoptaram o caminho do “desenvolvimento sustentável”, onde os sistemas humanos avançam de uma forma que atende às necessidades actuais e futuras da humanidade. Estes esforços incluem uma política - [Socialismo](https://prout.info/socialismo/) - O socialismo é um chapéu de chuva conceptual sob o qual existe uma variedade de teorias económicas, políticas e sociais. A maioria dessas ideias contrastam com o capitalismo, opondo-se à propriedade privada, às relações de concorrência, e aos mercados livres e irrestritos. Dentro do campo socialista, existem diferenças em relação a quem deve controlar a - [Espiritualidade](https://prout.info/espiritualidade/) - A filosofia subjacente de PROUT é fundamentalmente espiritual por natureza, não porque subscreve uma visão religiosa específica, mas porque reconhece a unidade inerente de toda a vida e a essência espiritual no centro de todos os seres vivos. Esta visão espiritual também reconhece o “princípio da unicidade” do universo, que há uma convergência entre consciência - [Democracia](https://prout.info/democracia/) - A democracia política ocupa um lugar vital na sociedade, mas pode ser melhorada das seguintes formas: 1) educando a população política e economicamente, 2) garantindo que os líderes políticos sejam éticos e mantenham as suas promessas de campanha, e 3) evitando políticas de ser controlada ou indevidamente influenciada por interesses investidos e outros interesses. No - [Especulação](https://prout.info/especulacao/) - O sistema financeiro tem um papel facilitador importante na economia, estimulando a economia real. Assim que o sector financeiro crescer demasiado, como tem crescido actualmente, a especulação começa a dominar a economia e a economia real torna-se instável. A especulação não cria nova riqueza, apenas a redistribui. Hoje, estima-se que 95% dos investimentos são especulativos - [Cooperativas](https://prout.info/cooperativas/) - A estrutura económica PROUT consiste em três níveis:indústrias-chave, como as empresas de energia eléctrica, são de propriedade e operadas pelo governo local ou governo do estado, empresas de grande e médio porte que operam como cooperativas e pertencem aos trabalhadores e empresas privadas de pequena escala propriedade de indivíduos. O principal defeito do capitalismo, hoje, - [Disparidade de Riqueza](https://prout.info/disparidade-de-riqueza/) - O capitalismo, especialmente na sua forma actual de capitalismo corporativo, facilita a concentração de riqueza por indivíduos poderosos e entidades empresariais. Devido à herança, à tributação ineficaz ou regressiva sobre a riqueza, aos salários precários, e a diferentes formas de exploração económica e social, os ricos têm vindo a ganhar maior controlo sobre o capital - [Wait No More! Global Warming is here](https://prout.info/wait-no-more-global-warming-is-here/) - Recent patterns of rising temperatures around the globe are challenging the assumptions of climate change deniers. We look at the issue in the light of Prout’s fundamental principles. - [Economic Democracy Seminar, New Delhi](https://prout.info/economic-democracy-seminar-held-in-new-delhi/) - A seminar on the theme of Economic Democracy was organized by the Proutist Forum on 7th October at the Nehru Yuva Kendra in New Delhi. As a result of the program requests came to arrange similar programs and presentations on Prout in various parts of the country. - [The Prout Parliament Game](https://prout.info/the-prout-parliament-game/) - What would the world look like if Prout – as theory and movement – were in power? This was the core question posed by Sohail Inayatullah, UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies, in his playful workshop with a group of socio-spiritual activists. - [Prout's Vision Presented to PAN Party, Portugal](https://prout.info/prout-presented-to-pan-party-portugal/) - The Porto chapter of PAN (People – Animals – Nature), an environmental oriented party in Portugal, invited the Prout Research Institute of Portugal to share Prout´s vision of society. The program, held on 5 April. was part of an ongoing series entitled ‘Atlas of Utopias.’ - [OroqCoco – Women's Workers' Cooperative in Maharlika (Philippines)](https://prout.info/oroqcoco-cooperative-maharlika/) - A project report from the OroqCoco Women’s cooperative in the Philippines, which is founded on sustainable Prout principles and is already providing employment to hundreds of local residents. - [Bringing Women Together Around Global Issues](https://prout.info/bringing-women-together-around-global-issues/) - This year the Prout Sisters' retreat moved online, encouraging worldwide participation. Topics such as racism, leadership and the arts were all part of this powerful gathering. - [Towards a cashless society](https://prout.info/towards-a-cashless-society/) - "You cannot get a new economy without a new society." - Alvin Toffler Barter Trade: After several thousands of years of hunter-gatherer living, humanity settled down on the banks of rivers, tending to agriculture and domestication of animals, around ten thousand years ago. They resorted to 'barter' in their economic transactions as of necessity. Early - [“AmaZen” is not a solution to Amazon’s worker exploitation](https://prout.info/amazen-is-not-a-solution-to-amazons-worker-exploitation/) - Amazon recently announced the idea of equipping its workspaces with ‘AmaZen’ - small, enclosed cubes in which employees can enjoy quiet and peace to “focus on their mental wellbeing”. These pods come with interactive kiosks inside, where workers can watch videos on mental health and mindfulness. Amazon, a company which catapulted its founder, and soon-to-be - [Creating A New Renaissance: Can Responses To Covid-19 Pivot Us To A Transformed World?](https://prout.info/creating-a-new-renaissance-can-responses-to-covid-19-pivot-us-to-a-transformed-world/) - In this essay, we ask if there are any weak signals for a pivot toward a new renaissance trigged by COVID-19. Using the work of Arundhuti Roy as a starting off point, we suggest that six pivots are possible: (1) the shift from GDP to Wellbeing; (2) From Roads, Rates, and Rubbish to the Anticipatory - [Population Myths - Islamophobia and Depopulating World](https://prout.info/population-myths-islamophobia-and-depopulating-world/) - By G. Surender Reddy Population Bomb Myth: The family planning initiative during the Emergency of 1976 by the Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was at the behest of IMF and World Bank, which viewed with alarm the rise in India's population levels. During the Emergency, suspension of democratic rights encouraged the regime to launch forced - [A Cooperative Movement for Everyone](https://prout.info/a-cooperative-movement-for-everyone/) - Cooperatives by their definition and purpose seek the best benefit for their members, staff and owners. It’s all the better when these intentions are extended to the well-being of the wider community and the planet. These shared ideals are woven into the fabric of the Shi Jian Yun Shu (Sustainable Food) Consumers’ Cooperative in Hualien - [The Benefits of a Vegan Diet](https://prout.info/the-benefits-of-a-vegan-diet/) - Dada Maheshvarananda, co-author of Tools to Change the World, shares his five top reasons to eat a plant-based diet: improve your health; save the planet; feed humanity; be kind to animals and improve your state of mind. - [The Unity of Embodied Action](https://prout.info/the-unity-of-embodied-action/) - Democratic society is hastily slipping toward autocratic rule. The reboot to Democracy 2.0 calls for the ethical, cultural, social, political, economic and ecological engagement of our regional communities. James Quilligan explores the concept of Embodied Action. - [The Lessons of Trumpism](https://prout.info/the-lessons-of-trumpism/) - by Govinda Donald Trump is without question the most divisive US President in modern times. Trump deliberately play into the racist sentiments of white supremacy groups for political gain, and yet he attracts black voters. He pursues policies that hurt the working-class while protecting the super-rich, and yet the same blue-collar workers vote for him in - [Why Capitalists Hate Free Trade](https://prout.info/why-capitalists-hate-free-trade/) - Patents, Intellectual Property Rights and their role in keeping rich countries rich. What Prout has to say on the matter. - [Trade Wars](https://prout.info/trade-wars/) - If a full scale trade war actually breaks out, it will lead to a marked reduction of global trade. But what would this new economic situation look like, and would it actually be such a bad thing? We unpick the seeming contradictions within Prout’s stance on free trade. - [After the Jerusalem Embassy: What’s Next for the Palestinians and Israelis?](https://prout.info/after-the-jerusalem-embassy-whats-next-for-the-palestinians-and-israelis/) - Set within the region’s historical context, we take a look at the implications of different solutions for the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict from a Proutist perspective. - [Free Trade, Protectionism and Proutist Trade](https://prout.info/free-trade-protectionism-and-proutist-trade/) - James Quilligan analyses the characteristics of Free Trade and Protectionism and how Prout, through its emphasis on economic decentralisation, localism and democratic decision-making, integrates and transcends them both. - [Growing a New Economy by Roar Bjonnes and Caroline Hargreaves](https://prout.info/growing-a-new-economy/) - In this compelling book, the authors explore how the environmental crisis facing humanity cannot be fixed until we reconstruct our economic system. T Shanks writes a detailed review of the latest text on Prout for 21st century social thinkers. - [The Bank that Broke Britain by Ian Fraser](https://prout.info/the-bank-that-broke-britain/) - Unlike many books that have been written about the 2007 financial crisis from an American perspective, this one takes the British angle through its story of the rise, collapse and bailout of the Royal Bank of Scotland. In his review, Tyler Shanks reveals why there is much more to the book than simply this narrative. - [Prout Norway Marches for the Promotion of Local Fodder in Agriculture](https://prout.info/oslo-demonstration/) - by Ole Morten Lyng and Edvard Mogstad PROUT Norge (Prout Norway) participated in the demonstration they had catalyzed, to raise consciousness about the use of imported soy from Brazil as feed for livestock and fisheries. Soy imported from huge farms in the Brazilian savanna of Mato Grosso, now comprise 50% of the ingredients in the power feed that has been developed to replace traditional local animal fodder. - [Portugal Welcomes Proutist Author](https://prout.info/portugal-welcomes-proutist-author/) - by R. Green Roar Bjonnes, co-author of the ground-breaking book Growing A New Economy visited Lisbon and Covilha, Portugal, to present his findings on practical and comprehensive solutions to today’s problems and to strengthen contacts with local community leaders and thinkers. - [Proutist Vision Shared with Indian activists](https://prout.info/proutist-vision-shared-with-indian-activists/) - by K. Subramaniyan Around 40 social activists participated in a 2 day workshop organized jointly by the Yusuf Meherally Centre and Proutist Forum, which was held in Puri, Odisha in January, 2019. Presentations were inspired by the failings of the present economic model; Oxfam’s most recent report on inequality; and the Prout model of economic democracy and decentralization. - [Economic Democracy conference in Maine, USA](https://prout.info/economic-democracy-conference-in-maine-usa/) - 70 people participated in the landmark conference at the University of Maine. 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