Our young people are fabulous. They are ambitious for us, curious, and really happy to challenge the status quo. Why not look at something other than capitalism? Why not try a different approach? They aren't bound by precedent or ideology, and they're enthused by different world views and fresh ideas. They're inspired by doughnut and circular economics, socialism, and Te Ao Māori. They are confident that there are ways to make decisions about how we use our resources more wisely, that enable humanity and our planet to flourish. We need to be brave and take a fresh approach to how we view our economy, so that Papatūānuku and humanity are at the heart of our decision making. It is my students and the progressive thinkers who are fighting for climate justice and social justice that give me courage.