Economics is the study of production, consumption & allocation of goods & services within a society. These can be accomplished in inherently oppressive, alienating & environmentally destructive ways (capitalism). Or they can be accomplished in humanitarian & fulfilling ways 1/6
Marianne Williamson
 @marwilliamson
4 Aug 2020
Using economic rather than humanitarian principles to organize human society has brought us to where we are. It’s important for all of us to remember that, because on the other side of this we should commit to never making that mistake again.
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Replying to @ArashKolahi
To me an enlightened society can have elements of both capitalism & socialism. I don’t think either are perfect nor are either inherently evil. The problem is not economic but moral. 1)Feed the children. 2) Take care of the earth. 3)Prioritize justice and democracy. 4)Wage peace.

Aug 4, 2020 · 11:32 PM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
An enlightened society should have societal institutions that inherently & systematically upholds the humanitarian values we speak of. Capitalism literally *rewards* heartlessness & callousness while *punishing* empathy & compassion.
Arash Kolahi @ArashKolahi
31 Jan 2020
There is absolutely nothing “natural” about capitalism. Quite the contrary, capitalism goes against the very core of our human nature. Humans VS. Capitalism, a thread 1/11
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Unregulated capitalism, absolutely. Capitalism completely untethered to any moral or ethical responsibility to people or planet, absolutely. But that’s not the only kind of capitalism
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Replying to @marwilliamson @ArashKolahi
Capitalism IS inherently evil, for its INTENDED to keep a majority in poverty to extract wage work. They literally said as much in the time of formation of capitalism (see image, more available). Capitalism doesn't just mean trade or markets.
Replying to @marwilliamson @ArashKolahi
Economics,or "the production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services", encompasses those four things.