Making Money, Remaking Money: Designing Alternative Currencies for a Brighter Future

Money shapes how we think, behave, and relate to one another – often in ways we barely notice. But what if money itself could be redesigned? Could money be shaped in ways that overcome cognitive biases such as loss aversion? Could the ergonomics of cash be adjusted to encourage generosity? In this hands-on workshop led by Jonathon Keats, participants will imagine and design experimental currencies that challenge the logic of the euro, dollar, and pound. Along the way, we’ll find out whether there are alternative kinds of money that might have a more beneficial impact on society. Selected prototypes created during the session will become part of a special display in the Festival der Zukunft exhibition space.

Speaker

Jonathon Keats

Senior Fellow, The Berggruen Institute

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