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Order-Disorder-Reorder, Again.
Order-Disorder-Reorder is the rhythm of our lives, as well as systems like capitalism and politics. Best to learn how to work with it.
Paul Knowlton
Feb 215 min read


Rich, Powerful, and Selfish: A Toxic Combo—and Its Cure
A frank post about the dangers selfish people pose to themselves and us, along with antidotes to help prevent and reverse their selfishness.
Paul Knowlton
Jan 310 min read


Better Capitalism Standouts of 2024
Our annual list of outstanding ethical companies that embody Better Capitalism goals. These operate for both profit and the greater good.
Karen Kuykendall
Dec 27, 20248 min read


Great Joy for All The People
At Christmas we celebrate Jesus, born to bring great joy to all the people. Following His lead we can heal and bring joy, even to capitalism
Paul Knowlton
Dec 24, 20241 min read


Faith and Economics: The Sociology of Virtuous Capitalism
Virtuous capitalism will work because it will harmonize faith and culture in order to genuinely serve the economic common good.
Kenneth J. Barnes with Karen Kuykendall
Dec 20, 20246 min read


Saving Christmas from Itself: Output Under Virtuous Capitalism
We can step back from wasteful Christmas gifting in favor of items and experiences that provide value. This essay explains why and how.
Kenneth J. Barnes
Dec 13, 20246 min read


Priest-Prophet-Politician on the Ballot and in Office
Priest-Prophet-Politician. Going forward, this is now the threshold qualification for candidates seeking election to public office.
Paul Knowlton
Dec 6, 20249 min read


r > g: The Rise of Rentier Capitalism
Working to earn becomes harder as owners take more of the profits and wealth instead of sharing with the workers. We can fix capitalism.
Tim Thorlby
Nov 29, 202411 min read


The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Capitalism
In this thoughtful mashup, the principles of Better Capitalism are nicely paired with the principles in Stephen Covey's classic 7 Habits.
Karen Kuykendall
Nov 22, 20248 min read


From Growth Economy to Wellbeing Economy
The right thinking allows for both a healthy economy and a healthy planet. Rethink from "maximize" to "optimize" and from "rule" to "care."
Karen Kuykendall
Nov 15, 20245 min read


You love your work. Does your workplace love you back?
You were raised to "love what you do," and you know good relationships are mutual. You love your work. Is the love mutual?
Paul Knowlton
Nov 8, 202410 min read


The Tragedy of Constantly Getting More, Part 2
Do you think your pursuit of more than you is need harming you? It is! In this Part 2 we continue with how to step back from the self harm.
Douglas Tsoi
Nov 1, 20244 min read


The Tragedy of Constantly Getting More, Part 1
Suspect your pursuit of more for the sake of more is harming you? You're right. Here's guidance to help you step back from the self harm.
Douglas Tsoi
Oct 25, 20244 min read
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