The decay, global and local, with the DIA as a tool

If at first the movement of the Decay (political ecology using this term, or especially from 2002) positions might seem primarily in opposition (despite the opening to an otherwise formulas such "Less than goods, more links "or" Work less, live better ") concrete proposals as alternatives to the different aspects of a fatal system were quickly made and continue to be deepened. It would therefore be highly simplistic to consider the movement of the Decay and ideas as it relates solely focused on oppositions and patches. It is contrary to the bearer of a new paradigm, that is to say of another system of thought, and a global project focused primarily on local action.

This book is the result of party actors reflections for decay (PPLD), the Association of growth objectors (Adoc) Decrease in 2012 and campaigns.

The authors point out that the proposals of the decay of movement are intended to get out of capitalism from above, that is to say avoiding being confronted with the inevitable decline: choose the decay rather than endure the recession (which we already know). Earlier this choice will intervene sooner will we be free from the "growth dictatorship" and soon will be implemented the means of action such unconditional staffing autonomy (DIA), more easily and with the least pain we cross this transition.

The DIA, since it is from here that this is a "tool" Although vivir "," "social and cultural transformation to reclaim the meaning of our lives and succeed in building a chosen decay ". Its implementation is necessarily coupled with the introduction of a maximum acceptable income (RMA).
If Mylondo Baptiste defends unconditional guaranteed income, the authors of this book are concerned that it "does not go far enough and that it is more a palliative to a profoundly sick society." They prefer the DIA, which is something of a variant, far more ambitious and probably more in line with a proposed decay.

What differentiates the unconditional Staffing autonomy unconditional guaranteed income? If the latter is paid only in the national currency, DIA consists largely of drawing rights on resources, free access to public services and goods, as well as a share of local currency. Access to resources is based on the (almost) free of the proper use and the increase in the misuse, in the words of Paul Aries (the best known example: do not pay for water to drink at the same price as to fulfill its pool).
The contents of the DIA is determined democratically, according to local circumstances and priorities. Citizens are thus led to a decision, to invest. The DIA is thus also a "measure of re-politicization of society and re-socialization of politics" and aims to autonomy, to the "self-management".

This book, which is a project according to its authors to discuss, and which we perceive it is the result of a thorough and collective reflection, is excellent in explaining the DIA, its operation and the possible modalities for its implementation It exposes us the logic that guides the movement of the Decay. His philosophy is summed up in the pages. And I understand why the term "draft Decay" is its title and not its subtitle: the presentation of the DIA is also a pretext to develop the paradigm of decay.

(Krik, Amazon.com, 06/03/13)