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Degrowth, Malthus, and the Climate Crisis (w/ Giorgos Kallis)

The Climate Pod

CHAPTER

Revisiting Malthusian Economics and Critiques

The chapter explores the historical context and criticisms of Thomas Malthus, highlighting the clash between his ideologies and modern views. It discusses the misinterpretations of Malthusian ideas and the speaker's journey to differentiate their beliefs from Malthusian concepts. Critiques of Malthus's assumptions regarding population growth, food production, and economic theories are deconstructed, emphasizing the flaws in his logic and drawing parallels to modern economic ideologies.

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