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In this video, Tobias Roberts discusses the concept of local economy and its historical perspective. He explores the roots of the word “economy” and how it has transitioned over time. Roberts compares local economy to the globalized economy prevalent today and highlights the differences between the two. He emphasizes the importance of proximity, ecological sustainability, and community involvement in local economies. Roberts provides examples of practices in local economies, such as sustainable agriculture and community-based forestry, contrasting them with unsustainable practices in the global economy. He also mentions the role of fossil fuels in transforming the economic system and the need to reestablish a connection between economics and the management of our household (local) environment.
– Tobias Roberts discusses the historical perspective of the concept of economy, tracing it back to the management of the household.
– He compares the modern understanding of economics, focused on globalization and monetary issues, to the original meaning of economy as caring for the household and local community.
– Roberts highlights the difference between local economy (oikonomia) and the globalized economy (chromatistics), emphasizing principles such as proximity, long-term thinking, and concrete use values.
– He provides examples of local economies’ practices, such as sustainable agriculture and community-based forestry, contrasting them with destructive practices in the global economy.
– Roberts points out the consequences of the fossil fuel revolution, including ecological overshoot, a divorce of economics from the management of our household, and a disregard for ecological limitations.
– He argues for the reestablishment of local economies that prioritize proximity, ecological sustainability, and community involvement.
