PROUT (the Progressive Utilization Theory) is a new paradigm of development based on economic decentralism, social equity, bioregional integration, cultural empowerment, a planetary polity, bio-equality, and spiritual-humanism. As such, it compliments the critique of globalization with a deeply thought out and coherent alternative. Recognition of the value of this alternative developmental model has been slow to take root in the progressive community -- until now! 
 
PROUT models the way nature works. Those with knowledge of ecological science, complexity theory, systems theory, or the philosophical implications of quantum physics will feel a familiarity with its values, principles, and operational structure. 
 
The Progressive Utilization Theory (PROUT) has been developed to meet humanity's need for a post-materialist, spirit-based social philosophy. It is a social philosophy for a new era; an ideology grounded in expanded humanism, born of love, and sublime confidence.  PROUT cannot be characterized as either conservative or liberal; neither can it be called libertarian, socialist, or anarchist. It arises from its own values base, transcends the bipolarity of the left-right political spectrum, and possesses the strengths of many social philosophies. 
 
A liberated society can only arise out of the liberated consciousness of individuals, and the liberated consciousness of individuals depends both on individual effort to develop inner awareness and upon a social environment that supports this effort.  In this spirit we present to you the Progressive Utilization Theory, PROUT.

 Watch this introductory video about PROUT, in two parts:

Part 2

 Economics of PROUT:  Economic Democracy in Practice

"Economics of PROUT" is an introduction to PROUT’s Economic system.  PROUT is an acronym for Progressive Utilization Theory,  an alternative to Capitalism and Communism.  It is a socio-economic system based around cooperatives as well as the rational utilization and distribution of the world's resources, both material, human and environmental.  Community empowerment is one of its main features.  This video covers the following key aspects of PROUT economics:

• Guaranteed minimum necessities of life

• Increased purchasing capacity

• Decentralised planning and balanced economy

• Three tier industrial system

• Cooperatives

• Self-sufficient economic areas

• Economic democracy and non materialistic emphasis.  

Interviews with leading PROUTists, activists and international writers, including Sohail Inayatullah and Johan Galtung.