“The bottom line is that the profit motive is incompatible with treating water in a way that is socially & environmentally equitable.” #PostCapitalism
The plan to clean up England & Wales’ water industry ignores the sector’s biggest problem
theconversation.com/the-plan-to-...
The plan to clean up England & Wales’ water industry ignores the sector’s biggest problem
theconversation.com/the-plan-to-...
The plan to clean up England and Wales’ water industry ignores the sector’s biggest problem
Profits and public protection appear to be incompatible.
theconversation.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:42 PM
“The bottom line is that the profit motive is incompatible with treating water in a way that is socially & environmentally equitable.” #PostCapitalism
The plan to clean up England & Wales’ water industry ignores the sector’s biggest problem
theconversation.com/the-plan-to-...
The plan to clean up England & Wales’ water industry ignores the sector’s biggest problem
theconversation.com/the-plan-to-...
Why Sweden. They're the most cooked in the nordics tbh cuz they keep running "pseudosocialism" which is more like American postcapitalism but without the extreme military spending
January 30, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Why Sweden. They're the most cooked in the nordics tbh cuz they keep running "pseudosocialism" which is more like American postcapitalism but without the extreme military spending
“What sets off the collapse in large civilisations is the same thing that makes them large in the first place - wealth accumulation.” #PostCapitalism
The biggest threat we face? The rich
braveneweurope.com/robin-mcalpi...
The biggest threat we face? The rich
braveneweurope.com/robin-mcalpi...
Robin McAlpine - The biggest threat we face? The rich - Brave New Europe
We’ve been trained never to criticise the rich and instead to celebrate their ‘wealth creation’. New research suggests that in reality, they threaten our way of life most of all. Robin McAlpine is Hea...
braveneweurope.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:22 PM
“What sets off the collapse in large civilisations is the same thing that makes them large in the first place - wealth accumulation.” #PostCapitalism
The biggest threat we face? The rich
braveneweurope.com/robin-mcalpi...
The biggest threat we face? The rich
braveneweurope.com/robin-mcalpi...
“Reducing waged working time breaks with norms of productivity & profit-maximisation found in growth-centric capitalist regimes, & pushes #degrowth towards norms that seek to align societies & their economies with natural ecosystems.” #PostCapitalism #PostGrowth
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Navigating desires beyond growth: the critical role of fantasy in degrowth’s environmental politics and prefigurative ethics
As a critical environmental political project, the degrowth movement contests the hegemony of economic growth. Much scholarship has sought to unpack degrowth’s proposals to reduce matter and energy...
www.tandfonline.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:54 PM
“Reducing waged working time breaks with norms of productivity & profit-maximisation found in growth-centric capitalist regimes, & pushes #degrowth towards norms that seek to align societies & their economies with natural ecosystems.” #PostCapitalism #PostGrowth
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
His book on postcapitalism was definitely interesting but after that he appears to have had a bit of a crisis and somewhat lost touch with political and cultural reality. He should be grateful he never made it into politics into what is going to go down in history as the most disliked labour ever.
January 29, 2026 at 7:41 AM
His book on postcapitalism was definitely interesting but after that he appears to have had a bit of a crisis and somewhat lost touch with political and cultural reality. He should be grateful he never made it into politics into what is going to go down in history as the most disliked labour ever.
Decentralized consensus, distributed ledgers, and AI must be tools for liberation, not control. Let's build a world based on quality, diversity, self-organization, care, and solidarity. #AnarchistAI #PostCapitalism
January 29, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Decentralized consensus, distributed ledgers, and AI must be tools for liberation, not control. Let's build a world based on quality, diversity, self-organization, care, and solidarity. #AnarchistAI #PostCapitalism
Let's seize AI to reach postcapitalism!
January 28, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Let's seize AI to reach postcapitalism!
Imagine a world where power is shared, decisions are made collectively, and resources are distributed equitably. Ditch capitalism, embrace decentralized consensus, distributed ledgers, and AI for a better future. #Anarchy #PostCapitalism
January 28, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Imagine a world where power is shared, decisions are made collectively, and resources are distributed equitably. Ditch capitalism, embrace decentralized consensus, distributed ledgers, and AI for a better future. #Anarchy #PostCapitalism
Fascinating pushback against Jason Hickel's claim that #degrowth is just a "gateway" to #ecosocialism. Liegey, Nelson & Leahy open important debate about movement autonomy #politicalstrategy in #climatecrisis era.
degrowth.info/en/blog/deba...
#ecosocialism #postcapitalism #sustainability
degrowth.info/en/blog/deba...
#ecosocialism #postcapitalism #sustainability
Debating degrowth: A response to Jason Hickel
As a response to Jason Hickel's interview with the Break-Down Journal, the authors share their thoughts on degrowth as a concept and a movement, and the role it plays in a challenging political contex...
degrowth.info
January 27, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Fascinating pushback against Jason Hickel's claim that #degrowth is just a "gateway" to #ecosocialism. Liegey, Nelson & Leahy open important debate about movement autonomy #politicalstrategy in #climatecrisis era.
degrowth.info/en/blog/deba...
#ecosocialism #postcapitalism #sustainability
degrowth.info/en/blog/deba...
#ecosocialism #postcapitalism #sustainability
“The whole of neoliberal economics, & so all of our mainstream politics, is built on the idea of growth, which is not going to happen.
The neoliberal era is, then, going to come crumbling down.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
The end of growth
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/12...
The neoliberal era is, then, going to come crumbling down.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
The end of growth
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/12...
The end of growth
The Office for National Statistics has published new GDP data this morning.
As they put it:
Main points
In the three months to October 2025, compared with the three months to July 2025:
Real g...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 1:44 PM
“The whole of neoliberal economics, & so all of our mainstream politics, is built on the idea of growth, which is not going to happen.
The neoliberal era is, then, going to come crumbling down.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
The end of growth
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/12...
The neoliberal era is, then, going to come crumbling down.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
The end of growth
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/12...
“Because capitalism wants endless growth, it is constantly seeking out new ways for us to consume. Adverts support the expansion of markets into new areas of life.
Reclaim adverts, escape growth.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
- @cusp.ac.uk
cusp.ac.uk/themes/s1/bl...
Reclaim adverts, escape growth.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
- @cusp.ac.uk
cusp.ac.uk/themes/s1/bl...
From Consumerism to Community: Transforming the Impact of Advertising | Blog by Simon Mair
Simon Mair reflects on the commodification of life itself through advertising that is focused on consumerism and economic growth. He explores sustainable al ...
cusp.ac.uk
January 26, 2026 at 1:24 PM
“Because capitalism wants endless growth, it is constantly seeking out new ways for us to consume. Adverts support the expansion of markets into new areas of life.
Reclaim adverts, escape growth.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
- @cusp.ac.uk
cusp.ac.uk/themes/s1/bl...
Reclaim adverts, escape growth.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
- @cusp.ac.uk
cusp.ac.uk/themes/s1/bl...
I dream of a world where power is shared, decisions are made together, and resources are equitable. Let's dismantle capitalism and embrace decentralized consensus, distributed ledgers, and AI to create a truly democratic society. #PostCapitalism #DecentralizePower
January 26, 2026 at 5:55 AM
I dream of a world where power is shared, decisions are made together, and resources are equitable. Let's dismantle capitalism and embrace decentralized consensus, distributed ledgers, and AI to create a truly democratic society. #PostCapitalism #DecentralizePower
“…but it’s absolutely clear to me that we need to reduce how much pressure our economy puts on a variety of planetary boundaries.
Even in perfect version of an Ecosocialist utopia, we are going to need material stuff from nature.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
thebaffler.com/latest/schro...
Even in perfect version of an Ecosocialist utopia, we are going to need material stuff from nature.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
thebaffler.com/latest/schro...
Schrodinger’s Element | Ajay Singh Chaudhary
In her new book, Thea Riofrancos homes in on the extraction of lithium—and the thorny problem of an ecologically sound energy transition
thebaffler.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:18 PM
“…but it’s absolutely clear to me that we need to reduce how much pressure our economy puts on a variety of planetary boundaries.
Even in perfect version of an Ecosocialist utopia, we are going to need material stuff from nature.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
thebaffler.com/latest/schro...
Even in perfect version of an Ecosocialist utopia, we are going to need material stuff from nature.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
thebaffler.com/latest/schro...
“His modes of transformation offer an academic typology of anti-capitalist struggles after the fact, but they do not provide context specific answers to the question of what is to be done.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
- @degrowthinfo.bsky.social
degrowth.info/en/blog/let-...
- @degrowthinfo.bsky.social
degrowth.info/en/blog/let-...
Let’s move on from Erik Olin Wright’s modes of transformation
Building on previous strategy debates on degrowth.info, Charles Stevenson argues for degrowthers moving beyond Erik Olin Wright's typology
degrowth.info
January 25, 2026 at 4:32 PM
“His modes of transformation offer an academic typology of anti-capitalist struggles after the fact, but they do not provide context specific answers to the question of what is to be done.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
- @degrowthinfo.bsky.social
degrowth.info/en/blog/let-...
- @degrowthinfo.bsky.social
degrowth.info/en/blog/let-...
“Most of our current pension systems are based on the idea that the workforce will keep growing to support an ever-expanding pool of retirees. A Ponzi scheme that demands growth to function.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
predicament.substack.com/p/population...
predicament.substack.com/p/population...
Population Decline & Overshoot
Our population will decline, whether we like it or not. Just like climate change, the trends are already set in motion. So why not start preparing for it?
predicament.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:33 PM
“Most of our current pension systems are based on the idea that the workforce will keep growing to support an ever-expanding pool of retirees. A Ponzi scheme that demands growth to function.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
predicament.substack.com/p/population...
predicament.substack.com/p/population...
“Therefore, dematerialisation would only be achieved when economic growth is low.
This leads to the need to rethink new economic models that are not based on continuous growth.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth
The effect of economic cycles on material requirements
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This leads to the need to rethink new economic models that are not based on continuous growth.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth
The effect of economic cycles on material requirements
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The effect of the economic cycles on material requirements: Analysing the dematerialization in developed countries
The evolution of resource requirements in developed countries after the 2008 crisis seemed to indicate that there is a process of dematerialization. T…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:27 PM
“Therefore, dematerialisation would only be achieved when economic growth is low.
This leads to the need to rethink new economic models that are not based on continuous growth.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth
The effect of economic cycles on material requirements
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This leads to the need to rethink new economic models that are not based on continuous growth.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth
The effect of economic cycles on material requirements
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
I dream of a world where power is evenly distributed, decisions made collectively, and resources shared equitably. Let's build a post-capitalist society with decentralized consensus, distributed ledgers, and AI tech. #AnarchistAI #PostCapitalism
January 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM
I dream of a world where power is evenly distributed, decisions made collectively, and resources shared equitably. Let's build a post-capitalist society with decentralized consensus, distributed ledgers, and AI tech. #AnarchistAI #PostCapitalism
“Women’s contribution to society & economy overwhelms any industry, any technology by orders of magnitude. If the work of women… was properly recognised, dignified & paid, we would no longer live in capitalism.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #FeministEconomics
open.substack.com/pub/vladbune...
open.substack.com/pub/vladbune...
Feminist Economics Against Capitalism | DEGROWTHIFY #8
Women and girls undertake 76% of unpaid care work in the world and make up 66% of the paid care workforce (source).
open.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:05 PM
“Women’s contribution to society & economy overwhelms any industry, any technology by orders of magnitude. If the work of women… was properly recognised, dignified & paid, we would no longer live in capitalism.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #FeministEconomics
open.substack.com/pub/vladbune...
open.substack.com/pub/vladbune...
“To conclude, there is no guarantee that scaling up & financing circular business will lead to less resource use. In the end, rebound effects & other system-wide effects might still lead to more resource use.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth #CircularEconomy
open.substack.com/pub/hanssteg...
open.substack.com/pub/hanssteg...
#9 The problem with financing the circular economy is the economy
not finance, not business models and not technology
open.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:47 PM
“To conclude, there is no guarantee that scaling up & financing circular business will lead to less resource use. In the end, rebound effects & other system-wide effects might still lead to more resource use.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth #CircularEconomy
open.substack.com/pub/hanssteg...
open.substack.com/pub/hanssteg...
“Clearly, we are questioning deeply ingrained beliefs & resistance to the comforting allure of oxymoronic phrases. But as we face the complex challenges of our time, this critical examination is not just valuable—it’s essential.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth
www.mindfulsceptics.info/p/sustainabl...
www.mindfulsceptics.info/p/sustainabl...
Sustainable Development Is The Oxymoron We Can't Ignore
Humanity has binged on growth over the last 150 years thanks mainly to the massive energy subsidies from oil, natural gas and coal. We love growth so much we want it to continue forever.
www.mindfulsceptics.info
January 22, 2026 at 4:27 PM
“Clearly, we are questioning deeply ingrained beliefs & resistance to the comforting allure of oxymoronic phrases. But as we face the complex challenges of our time, this critical examination is not just valuable—it’s essential.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth
www.mindfulsceptics.info/p/sustainabl...
www.mindfulsceptics.info/p/sustainabl...
The post fossil future is slowly emerging. Next stop, postcapitalism
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels for EU power generation in 2025, report finds
Researchers say event described as ‘major tipping point’ for clean energy in era of destabilised politics
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:43 AM
The post fossil future is slowly emerging. Next stop, postcapitalism
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“All the while, decarbonisation continues to emerge as the newest in a long line of dispossession strategies.” #PostCapitalism
Sustaining Decarbonisation: Energy Storage, Green Extractivism, & the Future of Mining
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Sustaining Decarbonisation: Energy Storage, Green Extractivism, & the Future of Mining
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Sustaining Decarbonisation: Energy Storage, Green Extractivism, and the Future of Mining
Within the context of the so-called green energy transition, the mining industry has successfully repositioned itself as a facilitator of, rather than an impediment to, a sustainable future. Underlyi...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:57 PM
“All the while, decarbonisation continues to emerge as the newest in a long line of dispossession strategies.” #PostCapitalism
Sustaining Decarbonisation: Energy Storage, Green Extractivism, & the Future of Mining
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Sustaining Decarbonisation: Energy Storage, Green Extractivism, & the Future of Mining
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
who remembers Paul Mason's book "Postcapitalism" a text whose author turned into a liberal lover of war, NATO and reaction... this is the destiny of postcapitalism...
January 21, 2026 at 12:44 PM
who remembers Paul Mason's book "Postcapitalism" a text whose author turned into a liberal lover of war, NATO and reaction... this is the destiny of postcapitalism...
“The neoliberal anti-welfare rhetoric is everywhere, although to different degrees, supplemented by rightwing populist ‘welfare chauvinism’ & ‘welfare producerism’ fostering the preservation of hierarchical social order & the exclusion through marginalisation of minority groups…” #PostCapitalism
January 20, 2026 at 12:53 PM
“The neoliberal anti-welfare rhetoric is everywhere, although to different degrees, supplemented by rightwing populist ‘welfare chauvinism’ & ‘welfare producerism’ fostering the preservation of hierarchical social order & the exclusion through marginalisation of minority groups…” #PostCapitalism
“Economic activity exists to ensure that all people can live a good & meaningful life, in a just society, & within the ecological limits of the planet. Neoliberal capitalism does not deliver that for us.” #PostCapitalism
www.theguardian.com/global/2026/...
www.theguardian.com/global/2026/...
In Davos, the rich talk about ‘global threats’. Here’s why they’re silent about the biggest of them all | Ingrid Robeyns
Economic inequality is at the heart of all humanity’s major problems, but the wealthiest refuse to confront a system that benefits them, says economist and historian Ingrid Robeyns
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:58 AM
“Economic activity exists to ensure that all people can live a good & meaningful life, in a just society, & within the ecological limits of the planet. Neoliberal capitalism does not deliver that for us.” #PostCapitalism
www.theguardian.com/global/2026/...
www.theguardian.com/global/2026/...