English Learning for Curious Minds #400 | Degrowth vs E/Acc | How To Save The World
Sep 7, 2023
Explore the opposing visions of degrowth and effective accelerationism for humanity's future. Learn about the historical trends of global economic growth and its environmental impact. Discover the concept of degrowth and its focus on sustainability and equality. Delve into the E/Acc approach with its emphasis on technological advancement, energy, AI, and interplanetary development. Find out about the differences between degrowth and E/Acc in terms of ideology and methods. Consider the potential consequences of unprecedented futures and the importance of radical action away from the status quo.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
An Exploration of Economic Growth and its Sustainability
02:45 • 2min
The Concept of De-Growth and Its Challenges to Traditional Economic Growth
04:42 • 5min
Exploring Effective Accelerationism as an Alternative to Degrowth
09:12 • 6min
Divergent Ideologies: EAC vs De-growth
15:29 • 4min