Book Discussion Group
Agenda for a New Economy
Next Time: Monday, March 1st, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Next Location: At the home of Samuel Kaymen
We will be reading David Korten’s book. In his 196 page book, Korten, an
economist-turned environmental activist, shows that while patching the
tires of a car that is going over a cliff is a fool’s errand, the
current economic crisis can be a healing crisis. Korten is one of those
rare people who offers a doable prescription on this subject, one that
could bring about a thriving and just economy that works for both people
and the planet. The power of his insights derives from the simple
premise that solutions to seemingly intractable problems begin with
redefining the problem.
(FMI: www.davidkorten.org)
We will discuss the book during a minimum of 4 get-togethers. If more time is needed, we will expand the discussion according to the collective wishes of the group. In order to permit maximum participation by all present, this book circle is limited to 10 participants on a first come first served basis. To sign up, contact Paul Kando 563-5487 or email: Paul Kando.
Every participant is required to purchase and read the book as part of the circle’s work. The retail price is $14.95 but participants of the circle may purchase it at the discounted price of $12.00. Checks should be made out to Bob Hardina who generously advanced the funds that enabled us to get the discount. To make things as convenient as possible, the books may be picked up at MGC meetings and at Paul Kando’s home at 17 Church Street Damariscotta. Please call ahead: 563-5487.
The discussion will be facilitated by Paul Kando of the Collaborative. Born and educated in Hungary, Paul came to the United States after the 1956 uprising against Soviet occupation was crushed. He pursued a career as a chemical engineer, later switching to energy research in the USA and Scandinavia. While in Sweden, he learned about study circles, the Swedes’ pre-eminent vehicle of grass-roots citizen participation. Returning, he organized a number of such study circles on a variety of subjects here in Maine. Paul is one of Al Gore’s trained presenters of climate science to lay audiences. He has given more than a hundred presentations to a variety of audiences in Maine and in Hungary. In 2007 he became a Maine certified residential energy auditor. He is one of the organizers of the Midcoast Green Collaborative.