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Manifiesto Para Una Vida Libre De Dinero MANIFIESTO PARA UNA VIDA LIBRE DE DINERO Mark Boyle DE LA TRADUCTORA He traducido este libro de forma desinteresada porque la propuesta de Mark resonó muy profundamente en mí y sentí que su experiencia y su mensaje son vvvaliosovaliosoaliosossss,, necesarionecesariossss e inspiradorinspiradoreseseses.. Si al leerlo experimentas esa resonancia, hazlo llegar a otras personas con la misma incondicionalidad que perfuma sus líneas. Gracias. Un abrazo desde el corazón A Para más información sobre el autor y el libro puedes visitar: http://www.moneylessmanifesto.org/ 2 AGRADECIMIENTOS Y CONTRIBUCIONES DEDICATORIA Al día que la Humanidad vuelva a caminar con humildad, conexión y gran corazón en lo Salvaje y a esa pequeña parte de cada uno y cada una que sabe que hay una historia más sublime, más digna, más gloriosa que los números. AGRADECIMIENTOS El reconocimiento y la celebración de la interconexión y de la interdependencia con toda la vida es un tema predominante en este libro, así que debo comenzar diciendo gracias a algunos de aquellos que no tienen mucho reconocimiento en la Era de Las Máquinas. A las algas y a los árboles por llenar mis pulmones con aire fresco, al suelo por el alimento que me da cada día, al Sol tanto por su calor como por sus reflejos en los cuerpos de agua de nuestro planeta, quienes merecen el agradecimiento por hidratarme tan generosamente y por regalarme incontables baños. A las lombrices por cavar, a las abejas por polinizar y a las campánulas por repicar ♥. En lugar de escribir palabras que nunca leerán y que serán inútiles para ellos si no se actúa, el mejor modo de agradecer su incalificable contribución a mi vida y a este trabajo es defender y proteger su salud al máximo de mis posibilidades a partir de este momento, algo que no he hecho demasiado bien hasta ahora. También hay numerosos humanos que han hecho regalos inestimables de su tiempo, pensamientos y talentos para este libro. En la parte más alta de la lista están Jess Pasteiner y Shaun Chamberlin. Jess, gracias por recordarme que la vida es una aventura maravillosa, por amarme incondicionalmente y por querer compartir tu vida conmigo. Sin mencionar la pequeña parte de tu maravilloso trabajo en este libro. Te amo. Shaun, eres un hermano para mí y no puedo agradecerte lo suficiente los días que has pasado recorriendo meticulosamente cada línea. Lo que es más importante, gracias por tu amistad. Por encima de eso, quiero decir gracias de corazón a Tom Smith y Zoe Wangler por sus comentarios, apoyo y creciente amistad. Quiero dar un agradecimiento especial a la inspiración de Maddy y Tim Harland (y al resto del equipo) en Permanent Publications por su valor, integridad y entusiasmo para llevar este libro al mundo del modo que lo han hecho. Espero que su valentía inspirará a otras editoriales a hacer lo mismo. Sobre todo, gracias por vuestra amistad. Un agradecimiento enorme a Jacob Stow por su fantástico trabajo y generosidad diseñando el sitio web de este libro, a Dam Knowlson de Lightbeing Creations por su amable oferta ♥ En inglés, the bluebells for bluebelling. Bluebell es campánula o jacinto. 3 de alojarlo gratis y a James Light por hacer esa maravillosa película con el espíritu del libro. Están los que no han estado directamente involucrados en la creación de este libro, pero cuya influencia ha tenido un impacto incalificable en mi vida. Mamá y Papá, nunca os daré suficiente las gracias por vuestro amor y apoyo incondicionales a lo largo de mi vida. A Mari, siempre estarás en mi corazón, eres un hermoso espíritu. A Fergus, es un placer simplemente saber que tus pies gravitan en el mismo planeta que los míos. A Adeline, te deseo todo el valor del mundo para tu camino y gracias por todos tus cuidados, amabilidad y mousse durante el último año. Y a otros como Dawn, Chris, Suzie, Markus y Paradox, gracias por el tiempo que pasamos juntos. A mis más viejos amigos: Marty, Stephen, Fergie, Bernard, Hoey, Ronnie, Paddy y el resto del grupo por la vida de amistad. A mi hermana Jean y su familia. Mi comunidad –cercana y lejana- gracias por el apoyo. Si he olvidado a alguien que no debiera, demándame con una pinta de sidra la próxima vez que te vea. GRACIAS A LOS COLABORADORES Querría dar las gracias de corazón a David Holmgren, Charles Eisenstein, Martin Crawford, Zoe Hawes, Charles Dowding, Fergus Drennan, Tim ‘Mac’ Macartney, Kath Kelly, Jess Pasteiner, Chris Johnstone, Dave Hamilton, Andy Hamilton, Steph Hafferty, Nicky Scott, Ross Mountney, Malcolm Handoll, Will Lord y Richard Andersen por contribuir a este libro con su tiempo, energía y conocimiento y especialmente por los muchos años de trabajo y estudio que os permitieron hacer esas valiosas contribuciones. Los resultados de vuestros trabajos son un inmenso beneficio para todos nosotros y serán esenciales para cualquier tipo de economía que venga después. 4 INDICE Agradecimientos y contribuciones …………………….……… …………………………. 3 Prólogo por Charles Eisenstein ……………………….…… …… …………………………. 8 Introducción ……………………………………………………………… …………………………… 11 Un autor reticente ……………………………… …………………… 14 Todo arte es propaganda ……………..…… ………………….. 17 Una delusión llamada dinero ………………………………………………………………… 19 La filosofí a libre de dinero y la delusión del ser … ... 20 La cultura monetaria ………………………… ……………………. 24 El tiempo no es dinero ……………………… …………………… 26 Una comunidad auténtica requiere interdependencia ……………………………………………………. 28 La desconexión de lo que consumimos …………………. 31 Las consecuencias personales, sociales, económicas y ecológicas del dinero ………………………. 34 La división del trabajo unida al dinero …………………. 37 El dinero provoca despilfarro …………… ……………………. 39 Gran desigualdad debido al almacenamiento de valor ………………………………………………………………………… 41 La prostitución es al sexo lo que comprar y vender a dar y recibir …………………………………………………………. 43 ¿Es hora de elegir una nueva historia ? …………………. 44 El menú libre de dinero……………………………………………… ………………………….. 46 La economía del don ………………………… ……………………. 48 La economía 100% local …………………… ………………….. 54 Economía basada en recursos y cadena de favores 58 El modelo POP ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 62 Hombres y mujeres libres de dinero … …………………… 66 Retos y estrategias transicionales …………………………… …………………………… 70 Cultura humana actual ……………………… …………………… 72 Adicción a la industrialización …………… ………………….. 73 Posesión de la tierra ………………………… ……………………. 78 Licencia urbanística para una vivienda de impacto bajo o cero ……………………………………………………………… 81 Impuesto municipal - el impuesto por vivir …………… 85 Seguros ……………………………………………… …………………… 88 Ser padre o madre …………………………… ……………………. 89 Trabajo y materiales ………… ……………………………………… ………………………….. 91 Trabajo ……………………………………………… …………………… 92 Materiales ………………………………………… ……………………. 101 5 Tierra ………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… 11 1 Tierra de lo libre ……………………………………………………… 112 Crear una visió n inspiradora y perseguirla apasionadamente …………………………………………………… 116 Campaña para una reforma realista de la tierra .. … 125 Casa ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 127 Casa gratis ……………………………………………………………… 129 Casas baratas (o potencialmente gratis) de construir, gratis de mantener ………………………………… 134 Retretes secos …………………………………… …………………… 13 9 Comida y agua …………………………………………………………… …………………………. 14 3 Recolección de comida silvestre ……….. ................. 14 5 Cultivo …………………………………………………………………….. 14 9 Recolección urbana (skipping) ………………………………. 16 3 Otras ideas ……………………………………………………………… 16 4 Agua ………………………………………………………………………… 16 8 Lavar ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 2 Cuerpo ……………………………………………………… ……………. 17 4 Dientes ………….………………………………………………………… 17 5 Pelo ………….……………………………………………………………… 17 8 Ropa ….……………………………………………………………………. 18 1 Casa ……………………………………………………………………….. 182 Transporte y alojamiento en vacaciones ……………………………………………… 18 7 Transporte ……… …………………………………………………….… 190 Alojamiento en vacaciones ……………………………………. 195 Vivir fuera de la red de suministro ……………………………………..……………….. 19 8 Energía eléctrica …………………………………………………….. 19 9 Cocina ……………………………………………………………………… 20 1 Calefacción ……………………………… ……………………………… 20 4 Ecología de código abierto …………………………………….. 20 8 Seguridad de la información ………………………………….. 210 Educación ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21 4 Educación en casa…………………………………………………… 21 6 Freeskilling 22 1 Otros proyectos e ideas …………………………………………. 22 4 Salud y sexo ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 9 Una anécdota personal …………………………………………… 23 1 Opciones de atención sanitaria localizada …………….. 23 8 Salud femenina ………………………………………………………. 24 7 Sexo silvestre … ………………………………………………………. 248 Ropa de vestir y de casa ………………………………………………………………………. 254 Vesti menta …… ………………………………………………………… 255 Ropa de casa …………………………………………………………… 262 6 Ocio ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 264 Aprender a tocar (y a construir ) un instrumento … . 265 Pinturas, fiestas y alcohol ………………………………………. 267 Otras cosas divertidas ……………………………………………. 268 El comienzo está cerca …………………………………………………………………………. 275 Notas ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 280 7 PRÓLOGO POR CHARLES EISENSTEIN Cuando iba hacia mi primera conversación con Mark Boyle hace un año, me sentía un poco a la defensiva. “Probablemente piensa que es mejor que el resto de nosotros”, pensé. “Más ético, más puro, menos cómplice del pecado de la civilización”. Su estilo de vida era una acusación implícita. Sin embargo, cuando verdaderamente empezamos a hablar, descubrí que Mark estaba libre de mojigatería o autohalago. Por eso su mensaje resuena en tanta gente. Su evidente benevolencia, atención y compasión
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