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SUMMARY:Beyond Left and Right: Building a New Economy in Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a world where everyone has access to the basic necessities of life (food\, clothing\, housing\, healthcare and education)\, where we all have an enjoyable job with a living wage\, and where the economy is based on cooperation instead of competition. \nJoin us in a day of discussion\, collaborative workshops and expert-led panels. Together we will learn practical steps and strategies that local governments\, businesses\, community organizations\, and individuals are each using to  transform our economy–an economy of the people\, by the people\, for the people. \nSpeakers \nDr. Steven Landau\, MD “Easily Affordable Healthcare for Everyone”\nDr. Ravi Batra “Rational Distribution of Wealth”\nDr. Sohail Inayatullah “World Futures”\nDr. Howard Nemon “Economic Democracy”\nDr. Gregory McPherson “Higher Education as a Public Good”\nJapa Buckner  “Neohumanism”\nAme Johnson  “Psychoeconomy”\nMark Armstrong “Public Banking”\nDada Maheshvarananda “Biopsychology of Cooperation” \nGeneral Admission – Students  $25.00\nNon-Students  $50.00\nOnline $10 \nConference Scholarship available at registration. \n \nProgram  \n8:00 am – 9:00am Arrival and Registration \n9:00am – 9:25am Opening Ceremony & Cooperative Games \n9:30 10:00 Keynote speaker \n10:00 10:30 Presentation on Economic Democracy \n10:30 10:45 Coffee break & Networking \n10:45 11:45 Breakout sessions 1\, 2\, 3 \n11:45 12:15 Presentation \n12:15 1:00 Lunch \n1:00 1:45 Panel Discussion \n1:45 2:00 Music/Video \n2:00 2:30 Presentation 3 \n2:30 3:00 Presentation 4 \n3:00 3:20 Closing Ceremony \nLocation:  \nUniversity of North Carolina Charlotte\nDubois Center\, 320 E 9th St\, Charlotte\, NC 28202 \nSponsored by Prout Research Institute Asheville and Sadvipra Internationale
URL:https://pri.institute/event/beyondleftandright/
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SUMMARY:Storytelling for Change - Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Listen to transformative stories\, and enjoy a community dinner hosted at Hatch Coworking Space.\n\nStories are told by participants of the Storytelling for Change weekend workshop.\n\n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Light Dinner (vegetarian)\n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Performances\nFree Admission\, Donations Welcome\n\n45 S French Broad Ave. Suite 170 Asheville\, NC 28801
URL:https://pri.institute/event/storytelling-for-change-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000
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SUMMARY:Storytelling for Change - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nStorytelling for Change\nA Weekend Workshop Celebrating the Transformative Power of Your Story \nFriday\, December 12\, 2025 to Sunday\, December 14\, 2025 \n\nImprove your public speaking skills with professionals\, enthusiasts\, and first-time tellers\nWorkshop a story from your life\nPerform at a community dinner Saturday night at the Hatch Coworking Space\n\n$125 – Workshop and meals\n$200 – Workshop\, meals\, and accommodations \nProut Research Institute: 272 Wellness Way\, Marshall\, NC 28753
URL:https://pri.institute/event/storytelling-for-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T160000
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SUMMARY:Spritual Brotherhood Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join us for a weekend of friendship and brotherhood. We’ll explore our masculinity\, gender roles\, and feminism on the spiritual path towards wisdom and divine love. Brother Raghuviira will lead us in a session about “Devotion and Awe”. Dada Maheshvarananda will facilitate challenging team-building initiative tests and cooperative games in the surrounding fields of this 170-acre spiritual community. Brother Bhavesh will lead a session: “The Self That Can Love: Understanding ego states and devotion.” At night we’ll share stories that define who we have become and consider what new stories we want to create. Throughout we’ll share kiirtan chanting\, collective meditation\, yoga asanas\, and delicious vegetarian meals. Experience your spiritual brotherhood. \nArrival Friday\, Sept. 12\, at 5:00 pm\, departure after lunch on Sunday\, Sept. 14\, at 2:00 pm. \nCost: $200 including room and board \nCommuters and those with financial difficulty: $125.
URL:https://pri.institute/event/spritual-brotherhood-retreat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T090000
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SUMMARY:Choosing Economic Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Choosing Economic Democracy: a community forum on Cooperatives\, Local Economies\, and Regenerative Agriculture. \nImagine a world where everyone has access to the basic necessities of life\, where workers have a say in determining their wages and are empowered to lead democratic businesses\, where food\, energy\, and wealth can be generated locally and circulated in the local economy first and foremost. Economic democracy seeks to empower all\, especially historically marginalized communities. \nBy joining together in conversation we plan to identify common goals\, opportunities for collaboration\, and collective actions that can begin to shift economic power back to the hands of local people\, and those most in need. \nWe hope to work with you to establish an economic democracy for Western North Carolina! \nLearn more
URL:https://pri.institute/event/choosing-economic-democracy/
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SUMMARY:Economic Democracy Training
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a transformative journey at the Economic Democracy Training Program\, a 5-day immersive experience hosted by the Prout Research Institute in Asheville\, North Carolina. Through engaging workshops on cooperative development\, leadership\, and permaculture\, attendees will delve into the principles and practices of economic decentralization and the pivotal role of cooperatives in fostering resilient\, equitable\, and sustainable communities. \nScholarships  are available on a rolling basis\, based on donations. \nWe look forwards to working with you towards a more resilient\, cooperative\, and sustainable future! \nBest wishes\, \nThe Prout Research Institute and Prout Alliance Team
URL:https://pri.institute/event/2132/
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SUMMARY:Training for Economic Democracy: A conversation with the Training Team about this Aug 1st to 6th Immersive Event in Asheville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Economic Democracy is often mentioned as an essential element of an economy of the people\, by the people\, and for the people. However\, it is not always clear what it entails and how we can become involved in materializing it. Join us on Thursday\, June 27\, at 8pm EDT for a free webinar to learn more about the upcoming Economic Democracy Training being held on August 1-6\, 2024. \nOrganizers and trainers who will participate in the training will talk about their workshops and hands-on activities that will be taking place during the 6 day training program. They will talk about the theory and practice of economic democracy\, the role of cooperatives in democratizing the economy\, local food production including permaculture practices\, and ways you can implement these ideas in your communities. \nDuring this webinar\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nGain insights into the goals and aspirations of the Economic Democracy Training.\nGet an overview of the training program\, including its workshops\, hands-on programs\, collective activities\, field trips\, etc.\nLearn about the Prout Research Institute\, who is sponsoring the training\, as well as the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout) itself.\nAsk questions and provide feedback on the upcoming training program.
URL:https://pri.institute/event/training-for-economic-democracy-a-conversation-with-the-training-team-about-this-aug-1st-to-6th-immersive-event-in-asheville-nc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000
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SUMMARY:Empowering Displaced Women through Community\, Knowledge & Economic Independence
DESCRIPTION:1.5hr seminar including: discussion of PROUT perspective on women’s empowerment\, conversation and inspiration with Didi\, and brief art share. \n*This event is open to people who identity as women.
URL:https://pri.institute/event/empowering-displaced-women-through-community-knowledge-economic-independence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T123000
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SUMMARY:Problems with Neoclassical Economic's Market System
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation we explore the neoclassical economic model of a perfectly competitive market. We challenge the foundational assumptions of the model and question whether it is logical or whether it is designed to adhere to the internal logic of neoclassical economics. Given the conclusions reached\, we briefly query whether Prout could provide an alternative system. \nRegister \nPresenter \nMichael Zimmerman is a long-time Proutist whose interest in P. R. Sarkar’s economic and social philosophy spurred him to pursue graduate studies in heterodox and ecological economics\, in retirement. \nHis 35 year career in healthcare finance included representing a broad spectrum of healthcare providers with a particular interest in smaller community based health systems. He has presented nationally and internationally – including Beijing\, China and Singaraja\, Bali. Michael is a board member of the Prout Research Institute of Asheville\, North Carolina.
URL:https://pri.institute/event/problems-with-neoclassical-economics-market-system/
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