Years ago the term New Economy[1] was in and it referred to the huge possibility of change by the use of INTERNET and in fact we are seeing this effect already, accelerated by the pandemic.
However,
there is a, let’s call it, a novel
economy – an economy which emphasizes simplicity, less expense and a circular economy[2]
(recycling, reusing, etc.).
I would
like to focus on simplicity, a quality that changes the perception of consumes
and production, two of the axes of a society from the economic point of view.
It changes
the perspective of a flower, a plant, a loaf of bread, water and air… When you
live on the basis of simplicity the minimum is often the maximum.
Even though
it wouldn’t stimulate the gigantic monster created by an economy of consumerism,
it would give relief to people and the environment, and probably would bring
more equality in our society. Eventually, I am sure it would improve the
economy in a very sustainable way.
In an
individual, the effects are extremely clear: not only you don’t spend too much,
but you are able to save and to have an aim in life different than buying
something somewhere; there is a change in the effort you make for living and
how you see your life.
Simplicity is like an earthquake that destroys
anything that is extra, leaving what is really important.
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