the doughnut dialogue | for humanity
4 points that sum up the doughnut dialogue
1. issue
Our planet has the resources for all of us to live a decent life. But, while 3.6 billion people (44% of humanity) live on less than $6.85 a day, Oxfam expects (at least) 5 trillionaires within a decade.
2. why
Not only is inequality wrong and completely preventable, it’s also a problem that exists in parallel with our climate crisis, because they stem from the same root cause: capitalism.
3. who
The world’s five richest billionaires have more than doubled their wealth since the start of this decade, while 60% of humanity has grown poorer (Oxfam). It’s no accident; this is how capitalism thrives.
4. actions
Whether as consumers, employees, business owners, leaders, or government officials, we can all be activists in our own ways.
why the doughnut dialogue
1. to spur the shift towards a people-first economy
Named after Doughnut Economics (watch the video above for a quick intro)—the doughnut dialogue aims to foster awareness and incite action to shift from a capitalist economy to one that puts humanity and the planet above endless GDP growth.
2. to empower people with the right narrative
Words hold great power over us. It’s what makes media and journalistic integrity so critical: we tend to believe what we read and see. Biased media narratives influence our perceptions of reality, often distracting us from the truth.
Take the term ‘ethnic minority’, for example. The words convey a sense of inferiority because of one’s coloured background. But rephrase it to ‘global majority’, and you immediately convey an empowered status on this group of humans.
It’s time to champion a new narrative—one that cuts through the political BS and capitalist propaganda our world leaders tirelessly spout. It’s time for a narrative that puts our collective wellbeing first.
it’s time for a changing of the guard
A new world order is in the works.
We see the younger generation mobilising in their activism for social and environmental causes. Dedicated climate activists like Greta Thunberg are protesting tirelessly and putting their personal freedom on the line, trying to get world leaders to listen and act before time runs out.
They’re doing what our governments have failed to do: put our collective wellbeing first.
People all over the world are waking up to the blatant hypocrisy and double standards where human rights are concerned.
Organisations such as Slow Factory and Doughnut Economics Action Lab are instrumental in implementing strategic change by collaborating with individuals, businesses, and governments.
But it’s going to take persistent action—from all of us—to achieve our collective liberation and dismantle our current capitalist and racist systems.
It’s time for us to step up and do our part.
hello, I’m Lindy Siu
I’m sick of being told that “this is the way it is” and that “life isn’t fair”. That’s complete bollocks.
I know it’s idealistic to want to dismantle the deeply rooted capitalist system, and to demand a world where everyone gets to live a decent life regardless of their ethnicity or social background.
But I wholeheartedly believe we CAN do better than this current shitshow of a world we’ve allowed to come into being.
TOGETHER, we can forge a better, kinder world—for all.
disclaimer
I’m not an expert on these matters (capitalism, sustainability, economics), so my opinions might be flawed or factually inaccurate. I admit that talking is easy, but doing is hard. Which is why I’m on a personal journey to align my beliefs with taking practical action. I welcome constructive criticism and appreciate comments that will further my education in these matters.
