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A Leading Philosopher Makes The Case for Degrowth (w/ Kohei Saito)

May 27, 2024
A leading philosopher, Kohei Saito, discusses 'degrowth communism' as a solution to capitalism's destructive tendencies. The podcast explores the need for degrowth, critiques sustainability initiatives, and advocates for alternative economic models emphasizing reduced consumption and decommodification. Saito challenges GDP as a measure of progress and promotes de-growth communism to address environmental and social challenges.
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