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A Leading Philosopher Makes The Case for Degrowth (w/ Kohei Saito)

Current Affairs

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Rethinking Growth: The Case for Degrowth

This chapter delves into the concept of degrowth as a response to unsustainable economic growth. It critiques the idea of decoupling carbon emissions from economic growth and advocates for a model that questions excessive consumption practices. The speaker emphasizes the need to reduce consumption, decommodify essential services, and shift focus towards use value to create a more equitable and sustainable society.

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