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Christopher F. Jones
Associate professor of history at Arizona State University and author of The Invention of Infinite Growth, specializing in environmental and energy history and the history of economic thought.
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Oct 17, 2025
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Christopher F. Jones, "The Invention of Infinite Growth: How Economists Forgot About the Natural World" (Simon and Schuster, 2025)
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Christopher F. Jones, an environmental historian and author of The Invention of Infinite Growth, dives into how the relentless pursuit of economic growth has overshadowed environmental concerns. He explores the historical neglect of material limits in economic thought and critiques modern GDP measurement's impact on policy. Jones highlights the dangerous illusion that wealth equates to environmental health, calling for interdisciplinary approaches to redefine prosperity. His compelling insights challenge listeners to rethink growth and advocate for sustainability and human welfare.
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