S7 E9: At the Tipping Point
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Growth Ideology
- The Club of Rome members failed to grasp the concept of Earth's limits.
- They treated global problems as isolated issues, advocating for economic growth as the universal solution.
- Examples include addressing energy shortages with more oil/nuclear power and poverty with increased economic activity.
- The core issue isn't merely failing to acknowledge limits, but rather a deep-seated belief in endless growth as a means to postpone those limits indefinitely.
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