An economic system can remain viable only so long as society has mechanisms to counter abuses of either state or market power and the erosion of the natural, social, and moral capital that such abuses commonly exacerbate.

To create a world in which life can flourish and prosper we must replace the values and institutions of capitalism with values and institutions that honor life, serve life's needs, and restore money to its proper role as servant. I believe we are in fact being called to take a step to a new level of species consciousness and function.

If there is to be a human future, we must bring ourselves into balanced relationship with one another and the Earth.

Our defining gift as humans is our power to choose, including our power to choose our collective future. It is a gift that comes with a corresponding moral responsibility to use that power in ways that work to the benefit of all people and the whole of life.

Money is not wealth. Money is a claim on wealth.

If you look at the US economy over the last 15-20 years wages have been stagnating or even declining.

Wall Street sees a social fabric or social contract as inefficiencies, which need to be removed.