The most terrible (and stupid) aspect is the active and stubborn decision to live in this fantasy knowing the risks are existential. It reminds me of people who keep smoking even though warnings of the deadly risks are omnipresent.
This is so well put. "The resources needed for this growth will be double within 35 years". Also true for the pollution : pollution will double in 35 years when we keep growing 2% per year.
The most terrible (and stupid) aspect is the active and stubborn decision to live in this fantasy knowing the risks are existential. It reminds me of people who keep smoking even though warnings of the deadly risks are omnipresent.
I loved this. Nothing like an 80s rock metaphor to drive home how delusional our growth-obsessed economy is.
Degrowth isn’t just smart, it’s survival. Keep shouting this truth.
Btw I left a personal question in your inbox, when you get time, you can check it out
This is so well put. "The resources needed for this growth will be double within 35 years". Also true for the pollution : pollution will double in 35 years when we keep growing 2% per year.