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In Right Relationship with a Living Economy | John Fullerton

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?

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