What Comes After Capitalism Eats Itself?
Aug 4, 2025 ·
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Greg Twemlow's article, "What Comes After Capitalism Eats Itself?", examines the historical trajectory of capitalism, tracing its origins from 15th-century Florence's defence of greed to its modern-day manifestation as a...
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Greg Twemlow's article, "What Comes After Capitalism Eats Itself?", examines the historical trajectory of capitalism, tracing its origins from 15th-century Florence's defence of greed to its modern-day manifestation as a "boardroom machine" driven by shareholder primacy. The author contends that this system, amplified by artificial intelligence, is responsible for a triple collapse in climate stability, economic equality, and democratic governance. Twemlow asserts that capitalism is on an unsustainable path due to its demand for infinite growth on a finite planet and suggests that only organised community-led initiatives, like a "Values-Mediated System," can offer a viable alternative to the impending "techno-feudalism." The piece concludes by proposing a "Net Natural Impact" metric to be reported alongside profits, aiming to realign financial incentives with planetary and social well-being. Read the article.
About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).
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About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).
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