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The Great Slowdown and Why It's Good, with Danny Dorling and Linda Yueh

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The Great Acceleration and Its Slowdown

This chapter examines the phenomenon known as the 'Great Acceleration,' marked by rapid global population growth and economic expansion since the 1800s. It highlights the recent slowdown in these trends, proposing that slower growth can lead to more sustainable living and a decrease in environmental impact. Additionally, the chapter addresses issues of food distribution, emphasizing that starvation is often a matter of access rather than scarcity.

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