In our world plagued by war, economic crisis, and climate change many activists and good willing people demand a system change. However, the term system change may mean different things to different people. In this podcast, we will discuss approaches to system and paradigm change. As challenging and altering our way of thinking can lead to changes in culture, politics, and the economic system. The podcast is starting its journey from the ideas of the Venus Project or Resource Based Economy (developed by the futurist Jacque Fresco). These ideas lay out a simple yet groundbreaking way of thinking about society and aim to transcend scarcity, politics, and war to benefit our planet and everyone on it. From this starting point, the podcast will embark on a journey through society, through the eyes of those who understand it best. I will talk to Scientists, activists, and many other guests while Keeping things as scientific and entertaining as possible.
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In our world plagued by war, economic crisis, and climate change many activists and good willing people demand a system change. However, the term system change may mean different things to different people. In this podcast, we will discuss approaches to system and paradigm change. As challenging and altering our way of thinking can lead to changes in culture, politics, and the economic system. The podcast is starting its journey from the ideas of the Venus Project or Resource Based Economy (developed by the futurist Jacque Fresco). These ideas lay out a simple yet groundbreaking way of thinking about society and aim to transcend scarcity, politics, and war to benefit our planet and everyone on it. From this starting point, the podcast will embark on a journey through society, through the eyes of those who understand it best. I will talk to Scientists, activists, and many other guests while Keeping things as scientific and entertaining as possible.
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Context
This episode features a panel discussion recorded at the "Growing Out of Growth" festival, an event dedicated to exploring and promoting degrowth as a viable pathway toward a sustainable and equitable future. The festival brought together researchers, activists, and practitioners to discuss the theoretical and practical aspects of degrowth, challenging the dominant growth paradigm and exploring alternative economic models lifestyles, and cultures. The panel titled "The way forward — What can we do to make degrowth a reality?" specifically focused on the practical implementation and social implications of degrowth policies.
Speakers:
Summary:
The panelists begin by addressing the fundamental incompatibility of infinite economic growth with finite planetary resources. They highlight the urgent need to move away from a growth-dependent economic model, emphasizing that degrowth is not about austerity or deprivation but about creating a more sustainable and equitable society.
The discussion then delves into specific degrowth policies and strategies. Key themes include:
The speakers also touch upon the challenges of implementing degrowth, including the need to overcome resistance from vested interests and to build broad public support for change.
Organizers: https://growingoutofgrowth.org/
External sources / Book Recommendations:
By Dr. Federica Habermann
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