"Daniel Pinchbeck is the editorial director of Reality Sandwich, cofounder of Evolver.net, and founding editor of the literary journal Open City. Ken Jordan is the publisher and executive producer of Reality Sandwich and Evolver.net; his work has appeared in Wired, Paris Review, and other publications. Both live in New York City."
"[What Comes After Money? is] an important collection of essays
that point the way out of our economic morass, and into creative
new relationships with money and with each other."
--New Consciousness Review "Yoga and Buddhism, mother earth, native
American traditions, peak oil, and the exploitation of everything
are more likely to be found in this collection of 23 essays than in
most books on money. ... Many of the authors seem to share a view
that the present economic crisis is the last act of the capitalist
system. ... So if this group of authors is correct, and the
money-based economy is facing collapse, what comes next? Antonio
Lopez suggests, 'In the midst of this richly unfolding economic
crisis we can discover how the power of flower and song will
sustain anyone with an alternate vision of our place in the world.'
Anya Kamenetz suggests we humanize the economy. Ellen Pearlman
thinks what happens depends on how we perceive it."
--New York Journal of Books "In their challenging and innovative
essays, these economists, activists, scientists, artists, and
philosophers reveal potential paths to a new economy that is
biospherically balanced and equitably attuned."
--Gary Goldberg, "In The Spirit" Radio "We are in the throes of an
economic crisis, but crisis an opportunity are old companions, and,
despite the havoc wrought by careless bankers, the recent financial
meltdown presents us with an opportunity to reevaluate our
relationship with money. What Comes After Money? is an anthology of
23 essays, all of which address our most basic beliefs about
wealth. Of course, no simple solution to the problems of corporate
greed, labor exploitation, and Wall Street arrogance exists, but
Money proffers several strategies: local currencies, gift
economies, an ecological model of financial distribution. Its
propositions are often radical, but laudable in their scope and
sincerity: the essays carry intellectual heft and a palpable
earnestness. Not all of the writing is strong or well argued, but
even when it isn't, the pervasive tone of righteous intent and
revolutionary thinking is a welcome alternative to a broken
financial system. In her essay, "Yoga and Money," Sharon Gannon
asks, "What would it take to be wild, free, and independently
wealthy?" Read What Comes After Money? The answer just may surprise
you."
--Yoga International Magazine
"In this collection, twenty-two contributors to Reality Sandwich
concentrate on transforming currency and community as an
evolutionary gesture of consciousness."
--Examiner.com
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