In the final episode of SystemShift Season 2, the invasion of modern economy and consumer culture leads to unemployment, extreme poverty, environmental degradation, an epidemic of depression and social discord.
Through her experiences in the remote Himalayan highlands of Ladakh, northern India, Helena describes the erosion of traditional values and community cohesion in the face of modernization and consumerism. She advocates for a movement toward localization and emphasizes the importance of decentralized, community-driven efforts for environmental sustainability and overall well-being.
From critiquing economic theories rooted in colonization to proposing viable solutions for a more interconnected, relationship-based economy, Helena explores the complexities and shortcomings of contemporary economic models and the imperative for systems change. explore.
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