Prosperity Must be Redefined - Earth-Aligned Prosperity Index©

The author, Greg Twemlow, argues that we must redefine prosperity beyond the traditional metrics of capitalism and GDP growth. He criticizes these paradigms for promoting a narrow view of success that prioritizes economic expansion at the expense of social equity, well-being, and the environment. Instead, he proposes a new vision of "Prosperity Tuned to Earth’s Rhythm©," emphasizing metrics like ecological balance, social equity, and collective well-being. Twemlow outlines his proposed Earth-Aligned Prosperity Index©, which measures progress based on how well societies preserve and regenerate natural systems while fostering justice and sustainable communities. He suggests that this shift from GDP to an Earth-Aligned Prosperity Index© represents a fundamental change in our understanding of true prosperity, one that respects people and the planet as integral to a flourishing future. Read the article on Medium.About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).