The Future We Deserve: Living Without Money, Living With Purpose

“With active participation comes real empowerment, and an end to the myth that only elites know what’s best for society.” Resourceism offers a visionary alternative to capitalism and socialism, proposing a world where all natural resources are collectively owned and equitably shared. The idea is simple yet radical: use technology and empathy to meet human needs directly, without money, trade, or profit. But how would such a system be phased in globally? What would daily life look like? And how would we account for resources and measure quality of life? This article provides a comprehensive roadmap for implementing Resourceism, from localized beginnings to global adoption, and illustrates what living in a resource-based economy might actually feel like. Laying the Foundation: Global Phase-In Scenarios Pilot Communities and Prototype Cities The most logical entry point is through small-scale experiments. Select cities or towns—particularly those already engaged in progressive or su...