Join Matt Huber, a geography professor and author focused on climate change and class struggles, and Kohei Saito, a Marx scholar advocating for degrowth communism. They dive into how Marx's ideas can reshape socialism amidst ecological crises. Expect discussions on the pitfalls of GDP, critiques of consumerism, and the necessity of ecological approaches to energy. They highlight the importance of collective action for justice, the redefinition of progress, and the search for joy in the fight against climate change and social inequality.

Japanese philosopher Kohei Saito discusses de-growth communism to combat the climate crisis, promoting communal wealth over GDP. They explore skincare tips and a cloud financial system, critique capitalism's impact on the environment, and advocate for post-capitalism and sustainability for future generations.

Associate professor Kohei Saito discusses the need for economic system change to combat climate change. He explores radical ideas like de-growth, challenges posed by capitalism, and alternative metrics of progress. The conversation touches on prioritizing well-being over GDP growth, exploring utopian ideas for happiness, and creating sustainable business models. Saito also shares insights on engaging marginalized voices for societal transformation.

Kohei Saito ist Professor an der Universität Tokio und Autor des Buches "Systemsturz: Der Sieg der Natur über den Kapitalismus". Er diskutiert die Idee des Degrowth-Kommunismus als vielversprechende Alternative zum Kapitalismus und analysiert die ökologische Krise sowie die Widersprüche des Wachstumsmodells. Saito beleuchtet das komplexe Verhältnis zwischen Mensch und Natur aus einer marxistischen Perspektive und plädiert für soziale Gerechtigkeit durch gerechtere Ressourcennutzung. Zudem betont er die Notwendigkeit demokratischer Planung für eine nachhaltige Zukunft.

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.