Kohei Saito

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.

Kohei Saito, a Japanese philosopher and author of the bestseller 'Slow Down,' discusses the urgent need to shift from growth-centric economic models to sustainable practices. Joined by writer Adam McCauley, they explore class struggles and environmental disparities post-Fukushima, critique capitalist technology's inadequacies in addressing climate challenges, and promote 'degrowth communism' as a radical response. They highlight community well-being over individual wealth and advocate for grassroots movements to drive transformative societal change toward sustainability.

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.