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S7 E9: At the Tipping Point

Scene on Radio: Capitalism

CHAPTER

Rethinking Growth: The Limits to Sustainability

This chapter explores the cultural and economic shifts among younger generations favoring alternative lifestyles, aiming for a more equitable society. It emphasizes the findings of the MIT team presented to the Club of Rome in 1971, which warned against the belief in endless growth and highlighted the urgent need for policy reform. The chapter also details the pivotal work of Dana Meadows in promoting systems thinking and sustainability amidst significant backlash.

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