Aurelio's transformative journey from an adventurous youth to a resilient leader highlights the profound impact of suffering and conviction in humanity. His experience in Nazi captivity not only shaped his character but also ignited a belief in the innate goodness of people, which he felt modern society has yet to unlock. Through his subsequent endeavors in rebuilding Italy and observing global issues, he became increasingly aware of societal challenges, advocating for a reawakening of this latent potential for good.
In 1972, a team of young scientists at MIT published a study exploring what would happen to human civilization if people kept pursuing endless economic growth on a finite planet. They weren’t just disbelieved, they were ridiculed. The story of Donella Meadows and The Limits to Growth.
Reported and produced by Katy Shields and Vegard Beyer, with co-hosts John Biewen and Ellen McGirt. Story editor: Loretta Williams. Archival audio of Donella Meadows, Dennis Meadows, Aurelio Peccei, Jay Forrester, and others. Interviewee: John Fullerton.Original music by Nora Beyer. Additional music by Michelle Osis and Lili Haydn. Music consulting by Joe Augustine of Narrative Music. "Capitalism” is a production of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, in partnership with Imperative 21.