Introducing Progress & Poverty
"At the bottom of every social problem we will find a social wrong," wrote Henry George. Gain perspective on what's wrong, and what to do.
As innovations make workers more productive, why has it become more difficult for the average person to earn a living? And is there a fair and workable remedy?
These problems actually aren't new, and Henry George observed similar difficulties in the 19th century. Then it was innovative use of steam and electricity; today it's the internet and AI, but the problem is fundamentally the same: Workers do not get the full benefit of what they make.
In his 1879 masterpiece Progress & Poverty, Henry George proposed to end poverty by recognizing a clear and logical distinction between private property and community property. America took a different path, which helps explain many of the problems we face today. As well as overviewing George's life and work, Chuck Metalitz will present some of George's key ideas and describe how today, more than ever, they point the way to a prosperous, free, equitable and fiscally sound community. There will of course be time for questions and discussion.
A course is available for those seeking to better understand the concepts presented.
This event is free, but YOU MUST ORDER A TICKET so the security desk will admit you. Expect to show ID when you arrive. If this is a problem for you, email events@hgchicago.org and we will try to work out an accommodation.
"At the bottom of every social problem we will find a social wrong," wrote Henry George. Gain perspective on what's wrong, and what to do.
As innovations make workers more productive, why has it become more difficult for the average person to earn a living? And is there a fair and workable remedy?
These problems actually aren't new, and Henry George observed similar difficulties in the 19th century. Then it was innovative use of steam and electricity; today it's the internet and AI, but the problem is fundamentally the same: Workers do not get the full benefit of what they make.
In his 1879 masterpiece Progress & Poverty, Henry George proposed to end poverty by recognizing a clear and logical distinction between private property and community property. America took a different path, which helps explain many of the problems we face today. As well as overviewing George's life and work, Chuck Metalitz will present some of George's key ideas and describe how today, more than ever, they point the way to a prosperous, free, equitable and fiscally sound community. There will of course be time for questions and discussion.
A course is available for those seeking to better understand the concepts presented.
This event is free, but YOU MUST ORDER A TICKET so the security desk will admit you. Expect to show ID when you arrive. If this is a problem for you, email events@hgchicago.org and we will try to work out an accommodation.