What would a regenerative economy look like if we designed it the way life works? In this conversation on the Magic Commons Dialogic Lab, economist John Fullerton, founder of Capital Institute and author of Regenerative Economics, explains why conventional economics treats the economy as "a machine to be optimized," and why that worldview lies at the root of today's ecological and inequality crises. Drawing on living systems thinking, John shares the principle he considers most essential: being in right relationship. From the personal shift out of "never enough," to organizations like Mondragon and Patagonia composting capital back into life, to stewarding the internet and AI as commons, this article explores how regenerative vitality emerges at every scale, and offers one simple question to guide any decision. 

Key questions to explore:

• What is a regenerative economy?

• What does "right relationship" mean in economics?

• How is regenerative economics different from conventional economics?

• What are examples of regenerative businesses?

What if creativity isn't something we spend, but something that regenerates vitality the more we use it? 

According to creativity researcher James Kaufman — co-editor of the Cambridge Handbook of Creativity — creativity and mental health are more closely linked than most people realize. 

In this conversation, Kaufman unpacks the Four C model of creativity (mini-c, little-c, Pro-C, and Big-C), showing why creativity isn't reserved for geniuses but lives in everyday moments of insight and expertise. 

From divergent and convergent thinking to the healing power of the "writing cure," this piece explores how creativity works as a renewable source of regenerative vitality — one small, intentional act at a time.

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💕 #MAGICademy S3E6, we had the great pleasure of meeting @Kouji Miki, founder of @Zen 2.0 to discover how Zenful meditation helps clear mental clutter to foster deep awareness, creativity, and true innovation by encouraging focused non-judgmental thinking. We'll also dive into how revisiting childhood memories helps uncover our innate passions and talents, guiding us toward a more authentic purpose, or Ikigai.