Metacrisis Salon #5 - Beyond Capitalism

Sunday, Nov 16, 2025

7:00pm

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$10 suggested

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How do we move from an extractive economy to one that regenerates people and planet? Join us for the next Metacrisis Salon, an evening exploring the most promising alternatives to late-stage capitalism—and the real-world challenges of putting them into practice. ⸻ 🎤 Program Presentation – “The Next Economy” with Michael Mezzatesta Economist, storyteller, and host of the Better Future Podcast, Michael Mezz unpacks emerging frameworks for a life-centered economy—from regenerative finance and cooperative ownership to commons-based systems and post-growth models that prioritize well-being over profit. - https://michaelmezzatesta.com/ Fireside Chat – “From Theory to Practice” with Raman Frey Raman Frey—writer, community-builder, and founder of Camp Earnest and Good People Dinners—joins Michael for a candid 20-minute conversation on what it really takes to implement new-economy principles in everyday business, culture, and community life. - https://regenbridge.com/ - https://www.campearnest.com/retreats.html - https://www.gpdinners.com/founding-principles.html Each segment includes a short Q&A, followed by breakout discussions designed to help participants connect ideas with lived experience. ⸻ 🗓 Schedule • 6:30 PM – Arrival & mingling • 7:00 PM – Presentation + Q&A (Michael Mezz) • 7:45 PM – Fireside Chat (Michael Mezz × Raman Frey) • 8:05 PM – Q&A + Breakout Discussions • 9:00 PM – Group Sharing & Connections • 10:00 PM – Event Concludes ⸻ 🌱 Details • Vegan & gluten-free snacks and drinks provided • Optional $10 donation appreciated—or bring something to share ✨ Want to present at a future salon? Submit here → https://forms.gle/BzJCMg8ffMS7z4UY6 Let’s gather to imagine what an economy could look like when it remembers it’s part of nature—and how we can begin building it together.