Contextualization

Capitalism is an economic and social system that emerged in the 15th century in Europe, basically at the same time as mercantilism. Although the term is used to describe the predominant economic system in the West, capitalism has different forms and practices throughout history. Capitalism 2, the term we will study in this project, refers to an evolution of classical capitalism.

The essence of capitalism is the private property of the means of production and the pursuit of profit. However, Capitalism 2 is characterized by greater interaction with the state, greater socio-environmental concern and consideration of the well-being of all stakeholders, not just shareholders. These differences have significant implications for the world we live in and are essential for understanding modern economics and geopolitics.

In this scenario, capitalism 2 promotes another look at promoting the economic and socio-environmental sustainability of the planet. This system also seeks to harmonize economic objectives with social justice, enabling a more equitable form of distribution of resources and knowledge. The search for balance between economic progress and the protection of natural resources and human rights becomes one of the pillars of capitalism 2.

Understanding these changes and the implications of capitalism 2 is crucial for anyone who wants to understand the modern world. This system directly influences the global economy, geopolitics, management of natural resources, environmental sustainability and many other aspects of our daily lives. Therefore, knowledge and understanding of capitalism 2 offer students the opportunity to become more informed citizens and prepared to face the challenges of the 21st century.

I suggest the following resources to start your studies on the subject:

1. Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy, by Joseph Schumpeter
2. The Spirit of Capitalism, by Nicolas Bouzou
3. Conscious Capitalism, by John Mackey and Raj Sisodia
4. Capital in the Twenty-First Century, by Thomas Piketty

You can also use videos and websites to supplement your study:

1. Capitalism 2.0: What is it?
2. What is Conscious Capitalism?
3. Responsible Capitalism

Practical Activity: "Towards Capitalism 2 - An Interactive Board Game"

Project Objective

Create a board game that simulates the functioning of capitalism 2, highlighting its characteristics, consequences and contrasts with classical capitalism. The game should address the economic, social, environmental and geopolitical aspects present in capitalism 2.

Detailed Project Description

In this project, students will be divided into groups of 3 to 5 people. The project is expected to take 20 hours to be developed in all its stages.

Students will be guided to build a board game that represents the evolution from classical capitalism to capitalism 2, highlighting the most important points of this transition, the peculiar characteristics of capitalism 2 and its implications for the economy, society, environment and geopolitics.

Required Materials

1. Cardboard or cardstock (for board base)
2. Colored paper (for game pieces and board details)
3. Pencils, colored pens, markers
4. Scissors and glue
5. Notepads (for writing game rules and notes)
6. Computer with internet access (for research during project development)

Detailed Step-by-Step for Activity Completion

1. Research and planning (6 hours): Students must initially do in-depth research on the topic "Capitalism 2", addressing aspects such as emergence, differences between classical capitalism and capitalism 2, main characteristics, economic, social, environmental and geopolitical impacts. With the research results, students should discuss and plan how this information can be transformed into a board game.

2. Board design and construction (4 hours): Based on the planning, students should design the board layout, representing the concepts and aspects researched. Students should be encouraged to be creative, using colors, symbols and representations to facilitate players' understanding.

3. Creating the rules and game elements (5 hours): Students should define the objective of the game (what the player must achieve to win), the rules of movement on the board, the possible actions (e.g. buying companies, making deals, paying taxes, facing economic crises etc.) and the consequences of these actions. In addition, students will need to create the pieces, cards or other elements that will be used during the game.

4. Game testing and adjustments (3 hours): With the game ready, students should play a few rounds to check if the rules are clear, if the game is fun, and if the concepts of capitalism 2 are well presented. After the test, students will be able to make adjustments if necessary.

5. Writing the Written Document (2 hours): Students will have to write a document addressing the four main topics: Introduction, Development, Conclusions and Bibliography used.

   • Introduction: Students should contextualize the theme of capitalism 2, its relevance and real-world application, the objective of the board game creation project and the connection between the theme and the proposed activity.

   • Development: Students should make explicit the theory about capitalism 2, explain each stage of the project in detail, indicate the methodology used and finally present and discuss the game created, its rules, functionalities and how they represent the characteristics of capitalism 2.

   • Conclusion: Students should conclude the work by revisiting their main points, making explicit the lessons learned during the project and the conclusions drawn on the theme of capitalism 2.

   • Bibliography: Students should indicate the sources they used to carry out the project, such as books, web pages, videos, etc.

The deliverables of this project are the board game created and the written document, which are complementary parts. The game represents the practical application of the concepts learned, while the written document allows for a theoretical reflection on the concepts, the methodology used and the importance of the theme.