"Beyond Greed:  Reality and Hope for a Moral Economy"
Part Two of the two-part series on Greed and a Moral Economy

27 February, Sunday at 11:00 AM
Speaker:  Bob Greenwell, Leader of the Ethical Society.

     Greed reduces personal quality and social quality, in both the long and short run.  In clearing the mind of myths of greed as good, there begin to arise glimmers of what could serve instead for a thriving economy, one that honors the human delight in competition, achievement, and excellence, and at the same time builds a humane community of people working together in fairness and respect.  The economic practices and agreements that are presently in place are not set in stone.  They have been chosen, at times blindly by cultural accidents and forces, at other times by humans standing in positions of power.  A better way is possible--not the better way of any "ism" like socialism, communism, or capitalism, but the better way of conscious choice informed by our own best American ideals.

"The Argument for Greed, The Desire for Good"
Part One of the two-part series on Greed and a Moral Economy

20 February, Sunday at 11:00 AM
Speaker:  Bob Greenwell, Leader of the Ethical Society.

     Greed creates social good, say those who want a free hand with using the power of their money.  At least in the long run, they say.  Well, we have gone for a long run.  We can now look and see.  The results are in.  The results are visible to all who will take a moment to look, not just to professional economists.  This talk will draw on many sources, and particularly a monumental study, Greed and Good, by Sam Pizzigati.  Greed hurts not just the individual human spirit; it has created a searing gap in human community.