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Ownership in the 21st Century: Why Earth Belongs to All of Humanity, Not a Few

Die Eigentumsfrage im 21. Jahrhundert

Alexander von Pechmann

In this eye-opening video, we dive into Alexander von Pechmann's groundbreaking book, *Die Eigentumsfrage im 21. Jahrhundert* (The Ownership Question in the 21st Century). You might think ownership is just about who owns what—your house, your car, your stocks. But Pechmann argues that the very concept of ownership is at the root of our biggest crises: ecological collapse and extreme inequality. He reveals how our current system, built on Roman law and capitalist private property, is driving us toward disaster. The solution? A radical rethinking: Earth as a global commons, owned by all humanity, with the UN as its trustee. This isn't just theory—it's a legal and philosophical blueprint for survival. Watch to understand why your property rights might be the problem, and how a new ownership model could save us.