In this monologue, Shahid Bolsen introduces the concept of "Sufficiency Zones," a strategic infrastructure model rooted in Islamic ethics designed to foster community autonomy and sever dependency on the global economic system. These zones prioritize energy independence through microgrids, independent water systems, agro-sovereignty using permaculture, and trust-based exchange systems, drawing inspiration from historical examples like post-colonial Africa. Bolsen argues that Sufficiency Zones promote resilience, ethical labor practices, and consultative governance, and he cites Cuba, Iran, and Turkey as real-world examples of strategic sufficiency. He contends that these zones challenge the power of global financial capital by reducing dependencies, creating resistance, collapsing the illusion of monopoly legitimacy, reversing the flow of influence, and making collapse survivable, ultimately advocating for communities to build self-sufficient systems to counter economic captivity and foster true sovereignty.
