Who we are
APPS is about Values, Vision, and Strategy.- Our values are the answers to the question: "What do you want?" They are the concepts we hold dear, the things worth fighting for. For us, these include equity, solidarity, diversity, and self-management.
- Our vision is how we can accomplish these values in society. For example, we advocate Participatory Economics as a new economic system, different from capitalism and different from Marxism, designed from the ground-up to reflect our values.
- Our strategy is the best way to get from the society we have today to the one we want tomorrow.
You can learn more about the ideas behind APPS by reading some articles we have selected, and find other groups that share our values here in Austin and around the world.
What We Do
- Special Events
Our last special event was a guest speech by Robin Hahnel, co-creator of Participatory
Economics, and author of many books, including Economic Justice and
Democracy: From Competition to Cooperation. He gave two public
lectures:
- TINA Be Damned: Alternatives to Corporate Capitalism and Participatory Economics and Venezuela.
- Presentations We give introductory and in-depth presentations on Participatory Economics, tailored to our audiences. If you are a member of a group or business that would appreciate such a talk, please contact us.
- Consulting We offer free consulting services to businesses, activist groups, and other groups and individuals who would like advice on implementing some or all of our values in their group or in broader society. If you are interested in getting a consultation, please contact us.