Capitalism 2.0: How natural laws can create a more equal economy Watch the newest video from Big Think:

The modern economy is an example of an unhealthy

Capitalism 2.0: How natural laws can create a more equal economy Watch the newest video from Big Think:

The modern economy is an example of an unhealthy hierarchy, says John Fullerton, founder and president of Capital Institute. Unlike all other living systems, its design is not sustainable. The laws of nature show how hierarchies can be healthy: "The lion is at the top of the food chain, but the lion sits around sleeping most the day rather than eating and killing all day," says Fullerton. All nature is hierarchical but sustainable; look at the similar branching patterns of tree roots, river systems, lightning bolts, and our own cardiovascular system. How can we modify capitalism to become self-sustaining? Financial incentives and disincentives could create a regenerative economy that reduces inequality. If we do not design a better kind of capitalism, "we will increase inequality to the point that we have civil strife and civil wars." 

John Fullerton is the founder and president of Capital Institute, a non-partisan organization working to create a more just and sustainable way of living on earth through the implementation of a Regenerative Economy. After spending years immersed in the sustainability challenge of our age following his Wall Street career, John is now a globally-recognized thought leader in the New Economy space. The architect of the concept of Regenerative Capitalism, John is the author of Regenerative Capitalism: How Universal Principles and Patterns Will Shape the New Economy and the Future of Finance blog.

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British philosopher John Gray visited the RSA to discuss his new book, 'The Silence of Animals.' Published on April 9, 2013, this much-anticipated

British philosopher John Gray visited the RSA to discuss his new book, 'The Silence of Animals.' Published on April 9, 2013, this much-anticipated work is the sequel to his best-selling 'Straw Dogs.'

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Sustainability: John Fullerton of the Capital Institute talks with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv about

Sustainability: John Fullerton of the Capital Institute talks with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv about the need to align capital with sustainability principles and practices and the emergence of impact investing. He begins with how he is aligning his own investment activity with his values which are consistent with a sustainable future. He references the Social Capital or SoCap10 conference recently held in San Francisco and the largest interdisciplinary gathering of individuals and institutions at the intersection of money and meaning.

This episode of "The Brain Health Revolution" features John Robbins, son of the Baskin-Robbins founder. He famously chose to forgo immense wealth, instead pursuing a "deeper American Dream"

This episode of "The Brain Health Revolution" features John Robbins, son of the Baskin-Robbins founder. He famously chose to forgo immense wealth, instead pursuing a "deeper American Dream" focused on a society at peace with its conscience, living in harmony with all life, and practicing compassionate ecosystem stewardship.

A powerful advocate for a sane, ethical, and sustainable future, Robbins has spoken at major conferences, received prestigious honors like the Rachel Carson Award, and appeared on national shows. He co-founded and presides over the Food Revolution Network, which empowers over 600,000 members to transform food systems for healthy people and a healthy planet.