Our Only Path to Survival Revealed by Ted Speaker Gaya Herrington: From Growth to Wellbeing Economy

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Oct 11, 2024

Gaya Herrington, an acclaimed sustainability researcher and wellbeing economist, discusses the urgent need for a shift from traditional growth models to one prioritizing human and ecological wellbeing. She explores how the obsession with perpetual growth is intertwined with fossil fuel dependency and critiques the narrow view of sustainability. Gaya also emphasizes the importance of redefining success beyond GDP, advocating for a well-being economy that connects emotional richness with societal contributions, while cautioning against the environmental consequences of unchecked growth.