| Title | : | Why Things Are Falling Apart and What We Can Do About It |
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| ISBN | : | 1480219886 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781480219885 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 213 |
| Publication | : | First published November 6, 2012 |
Things are falling apart—that is obvious. But why are they falling apart? The reasons are complex and global. Readers of my blog oftwominds.com asked me to explain why in a clear, comprehensive way, and then present solutions. This book is my answer. Our economy and society have structural problems that cannot be solved by adding debt to debt. We are becoming poorer, not just from financial over-reach, but from fundamental forces that are not easy to identify or understand. We will cover the five core reasons why things are falling Debt and financialization2. Crony capitalism and the elimination of accountability3. Diminishing returns4. Centralization5. Technological, financial and demographic changes in our economyIncreasingly complex and costly systems weakened by diminishing returns collapse under their own weight and are replaced by systems that are simpler, faster, better and affordable. If we cling to the old ways, our system will disintegrate. If we want sustainable prosperity rather than collapse, we must embrace a new model of finance, government and community that is Decentralized, Adaptive, Transparent and Accountable.We are not powerless. Not accepting responsibility and being powerless are two sides of the same once we accept responsibility, we become powerful.
Why Things Are Falling Apart and What We Can Do About It Reviews
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" Things are falling apart—that is obvious. But why are they falling apart? The reasons are complex and global. If we cling to the old ways, our system will disintegrate. If we want sustainable prosperity rather than collapse, we must embrace a new model of finance, government and community that is Decentralized, Adaptive, Transparent and Accountable. We are not powerless. Not accepting responsibility and being powerless are two sides of the same coin: once we accept responsibility, we become powerful. "
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Basic 101 description of what ails the US financial and social systems. Tries to oversimplify and cover a lot in 207 pages. Offers no specific recommendations but the problem identification is good. First 5 sections stand out.
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Excellent.
