Big Things. Little Things.

What if we shifted to a needs-based economy? Part 1 - With Elisa Rathje of Appleturnover

Big Things. Little Things.

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An episode from the 2022 archives with Elisa Rathje of Appleturnover discussing the topic - "what if we shifted to a needs-based economy?" Part 1.

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