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Tech Won't Save Us
How Degrowth Will Reshape Technology w/ Jason Hickel
Jun 27, 2024
Jason Hickel discusses how technology in a degrowth society would prioritize collective welfare over profit. They explore the urgent need for sustainable production and the contrasting approaches of green growth vs. degrowth scenarios. The conversation highlights challenges in decarbonization, rethinking production for a democratic economy, and addressing global North-South disparities in energy consumption.
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- Democratic control over technology in a degrowth society aligns production with social needs.
- Degrowth advocates prioritize technology for societal well-being over corporate profits.
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Promoting Democratic Control Over Investment and Production
Organizing productive forces democratically is essential for a proper democratic economy. This involves giving democratic control over investment and production to the people, which would allow for the reorganization of production in a way that aligns with social priorities and needs.
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