The Great Transformation. The Formulation of New Models

The authors start from Einstein’s thought according to which present problems cannot be solved with the same mind that generated them. In other words, a new approach is needed. It is shown that the need of change was highlighted also at the World Economic Forum of Davos (January 2014). The change of mentality determines, in the opinion of the authors, a chain reaction: change – expectations – attitudes – behavior – performances. Evolution always supposes a change. Leads of economy, politicians, entrepreneurs supported the need of adopting new development models, on the b

THE DIALECTIC OF LEARNING AND UNLEARNING TOWARDS A HEALTHY ECONOMY

The present model of economic life drifts away from the requirements of the health of the whole living, of the natural environment and of the environment created by humans. Economy, as a living body, created by man in conditions of limitation and uncertainty, must be in permanent harmony with the ecologycal equilibria and the humans aspirtations towards a decent life. It is essential to learn unlearning ourselves of the theories, concepts, criteria and indicators that put in danger (through their evolution) the health of humans, families, communities, societies and natural environment. The actual global crisis is the beginning of the unlearning process. The authors appreciate that ecolonomy can be the beginning of the unlearning process towards a new way of thinking and living on Planet Earth. A healthy economy is based on the harmony between social flexibility and ecological flexibility as a lasting foundation for human life in decency, dignity and responsibility