Father, why do we have money?

Scarcity and abundance in a 250-year-old economic system amidst a highly technological world

Episode 1 of the The Postmaterialist Podcast podcast, hosted by Ilya Sogolov, titled "Father, why do we have money?" was published on November 16, 2023 and runs 51 minutes.

November 16, 2023 ·51m · The Postmaterialist Podcast

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Summary

Father, why do we have money (why do we all use money)?In this first episode of the podcast, Ilya interviews Jonathan Gan-Mor, a speaker of The Venus Project which offers a new way of thinking about our entire system, starting from the economy. Together with Ilya in the studio and online are five listeners who react and ask questions. They discuss planned obsolescence, motivations behind human behavior, the current economic system, and more.Planned Obsolescence and SustainabilityJonathan and Ilya delve into planned obsolescence - what happens when products are intentionally designed with shorter lifespans, contributing to waste and resource depletion. Intentional waste of resources of all sorts is inherent to our economic system, as otherwise making economic profit would be impossible.Rethinking the Current Economic SystemThe discussion questions the current economic system's reliance on profit and scarcity. While the podcast does not offer a clear way to a different economy, it encourages us to ask the question: How an economy in which we don´t need to destroy or waste things to keep things scarce can be made possible? An economy with provide everyone with their basic needs and even more. A Thought-Provoking IntroductionThe episode, while leaving questions unanswered, serves as a thought-provoking introduction to economic complexities and possibilities for change. It encourages critical thinking about our environment, economy, and social interactions.Stay Tuned for MoreStay tuned for future episodes, as The Postmaterialist podcast aims to continue these important discussions with experts in various fields. Engaging with diverse perspectives promises valuable insights into pressing issues and potential solutions for a brighter future.Podcast Episode 1 live Fact sheetsThe foundation date of GermanyThe German Empire was founded on January 18, 1871, in the aftermath of three successful wars by the North German state of Prussiahttps://www.britannica.com/place/Germany/Germany-from-1871-to-1918Number of T-shirts produced every yearThe average American owns around 27 T-shirts, while worldwide 2 billion are sold each year.https://blog.gitnux.com/t-shirt-industry-statistics/ Lifetime of StockingsAverage life of stockings.Potato control under A.A.Ahttps://cqpress.sagepub.com/cqresearcher/report/potato-control-under-aaa-cqresrre1935110500CreditsStudio Host: MukeshVideography: GuitongPost-Production Magic: Jens DewaldConcept Assistance: Victor Tendler contributed to the initial conception.Fact-Checking and Show Notes: Ali NaghediniaMotivational Coach: Achil RudolphMusical Genius: Stephen Paul Tailor created the amazing music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Father, why do we have money (why do we all use money)?

In this first episode of the podcast, Ilya interviews Jonathan Gan-Mor, a speaker of The Venus Project which offers a new way of thinking about our entire system, starting from the economy. Together with Ilya in the studio and online are five listeners who react and ask questions. They discuss planned obsolescence, motivations behind human behavior, the current economic system, and more.

Planned Obsolescence and Sustainability

Jonathan and Ilya delve into planned obsolescence - what happens when products are intentionally designed with shorter lifespans, contributing to waste and resource depletion. Intentional waste of resources of all sorts is inherent to our economic system, as otherwise making economic profit would be impossible.

Rethinking the Current Economic System

The discussion questions the current economic system's reliance on profit and scarcity. While the podcast does not offer a clear way to a different economy, it encourages us to ask the question: How an economy in which we don´t need to destroy or waste things to keep things scarce can be made possible? An economy with provide everyone with their basic needs and even more.

A Thought-Provoking Introduction

The episode, while leaving questions unanswered, serves as a thought-provoking introduction to economic complexities and possibilities for change. It encourages critical thinking about our environment, economy, and social interactions.

Stay Tuned for More

Stay tuned for future episodes, as The Postmaterialist podcast aims to continue these important discussions with experts in various fields. Engaging with diverse perspectives promises valuable insights into pressing issues and potential solutions for a brighter future.