Community Quote by David Korten
“The current system is organized around financial values over life values. We need to shift that locus of power down to the community level because the financial markets recognize only money and thereby only financial values.”
About This Quote
Source Book: When Corporations Rule the World, David Korten, 1995
The quote argues that society prioritizes money over human wellbeing, urging a move toward community‑based decision making.
In simple terms: Money dominates; we need community power.
Key Takeaway
Empower local communities.
Themes
values
economics
community
power
social change
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
political
social
activist
When to use this quote
- local governance
- community budgeting
- co‑ops
- social enterprises
Key Concepts
Stakeholder theory
decentralization
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities gain real decision‑making power?
- What policies can reduce financial dominance?
A Different Perspective
Financial markets cannot capture non‑monetary values.
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