degrowth

Indigenous people did not despise wage labour primarily because of the effort that it entailed. Rather, they thought the work demanded by capitalists stripped life of its humanity.”

Erin Remblance • How Does Degrowth Apply to Our Minds?

Keely Adler added 6mo

But this isn’t just about seeking exit from the turmoil of a modern, connected existence, nor is it merely about recharging our batteries so that we can absorb yet more political polarisation, toxic social media or climate catastrophe. It is also about engaging in a social policy of degrowth as a corrective to practices that are taxing the planet, ... See more

David J Siegel • Modern Life Subjects Us to All-Consuming Demands. That’s Why We Should Reflect on What It Means to Step Away From It All

Tara McMullin added 1y

Decentralized Agency

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Maria Carolina Suarez added 1y

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global economy is structured around growth — the idea that firms, industries and nations must increase production every year, regardless of whether it is needed.

Jason Hickel • Degrowth can work — here’s how science can help

Jennifer Baez added 1y

Balancing the national economy will require new macro-economic models that combine economic, financial, social and ecological variables. Models such as LowGrow SFC (developed by T.J. and P.A.V.), EUROGREEN and MEDEAS are already being used to project the impacts of degrowth policies, including redistributive tax

Jason Hickel • Degrowth can work — here’s how science can help

Jennifer Baez added 1y

The large numbers of workers who have left their jobs in movements such as the US Great Resignation or the Lying Flat protest groups in China show there is demand for shorter working hours and more humane and meaningful work. Nonetheless, political parties that have put forward degrowth ideas have received limited support in elections. That begs t