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We live in a time of overlapping crises — climate change, species loss, pollution, unemployment, inequality, runaway debt, and the constant threat of economic collapse. These are symptoms of an economic system that has reached its limits. Many blame capitalism, but its usual “alternative,” socialism, is just another branch of the same industrial, growth-driven tree. […]
Rethinking what we mean when we talk about “the economy” Every few months, the cry goes up again: “We need a new economic system!” You’ll hear it from opposite corners of the spectrum — from reform-minded economists wanting to “green” capitalism, and from idealists dreaming of a gentler, more cooperative world. Everyone agrees something has […]
A lighthearted guide to understanding the “money” that isn’t money at all You’ve probably heard someone in the Talent Exchange say something like: “I’ve got two hundred Talents left.”“I’ve run out of Talents!”“He owes me five hundred Talents.” Sounds familiar? Well, here’s the twist: every one of those statements is wrong! That’s right — in […]
Having “Like” buttons on social media platforms is fashionable as they enable users to “vote” on items that please them. While the CES software that the Cape Town Talent Exchange uses is not driven by fashion, it has always sought ways to help users evaluate others’ offers. Now you can “like” ads you know or […]
Join us on Saturday, 29 March, for the next Talent Fair Love in a Bowl, will be hosting a Talent Fair this Saturday, 29 March, on their farm in Hout Bay. Organic vegetables will be available fresh from the farm. Join in and trade your Talents. See the poster for the range of events at […]
Install the CES mobile app on your phone Install the CTTE mobile app on your phone so that it is no longer just a website on your browser. First, go in the usual way to the CTTE mobile site on your phone using your browser (ces.community or www.ctte.org.za or mobi.community-exchange.org). You should see an [Install […]
