Caring for People and the Environment: An Introduction to the Ithaca Local Economy Lab

This episode is an introduction to the podcast themes and reveals the fundamental questions behind creating economic systems that prioritize human well-being.Hosted by Dia, the podcast explores radical economic experiments in Ithaca, from local currencies to community-driven finance, offering insights for anyone interested in rebuilding economies from the ground up.Key topics:The core question: What would an economy built to care for people look like?The importance of relationship-building and cultural shifts in economic transformationExamples of radical economic experiments in Ithaca, including local currencies and cooperative ownership modelsThe role of trust, skills, and community in shaping new economic systemsThe purpose and vision behind the Ithaca Local Economy Lab initiativeThe team behind the podcast, including production and creative contributorsHow these Ithaca stories serve as models for other communities worldwideThe podcast's release schedule of first and third Thursdays and access details via Patreon and websiteTimestamps: 00:04 - What if the economy was designed to prioritize caring for people?00:33 - Introducing the Ithaca Local Economy Lab and its focus on radical economic experiments01:00 - The team behind the podcast and its production details01:34 - Closing remarks and gratitude from the creatorsResources & Links:https://IthacaLocalEconomyLab.comJake Gribschaw - Technical Advisor https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgribschawStacey Cornelius - Associate Producer https://agencyofwords.comSonia Simone - Content Strategist https://remarkable-communication.comErin O'Shaughnessy - Creative Consultant https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erin-o-shaughnessy-depoe-bay-or/373808Yen Ospina - Artist http://yenospina.comCarsie Blanton - Musician http://carsieblanton.comConnect with Dia:https://patreon.com/Practicalmuse?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink