Is Capitalism the only choice for modern society? Sofa Gradin doesn't think so and she has some alternatives she wants to tell you about.

Sofa Gradin researches alternatives to capitalism and colonial trade. She has published work on co-operatives and noncapitalist value. Sofa is also active in radical movements that build more egalitarian and democratic spaces in the here and now. Before starting her PhD, she was a musician, song-writing teacher and bicycle dancer. Sofa makes radio at wurldpowur.wordpress.com.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx