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The Danger of Pushing for Degrowth in the Future
28:33 - 38:29 (09:55)
The push towards degrowth in the future could be dangerous as people are unaware of the good things happening in the world but keep on being served with negative news. The idea of making do with less through job-sharing and a four-day work week might not be enough as it still keeps an employee-type relationship.
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With the current development of technology, we have arrived at a point of abundance instead of scarcity.
28:33 - 29:12 (00:39)
Summary
With the current development of technology, we have arrived at a point of abundance instead of scarcity. Even though it is difficult to justify halting the development, some individuals believe that they have enough and are content with the current state.
ChapterThe Danger of Pushing for Degrowth in the Future
Episode#330 - Theo Priestley & Bronwyn Williams - What Will The Future Look Like?
PodcastModern Wisdom
There is a push towards degrowth and antinatalist movements in professional environments like future and policy spaces in the West, which are imposing pessimistic perspectives on humanity, such as the idea that having children is bad for the planet.
29:12 - 30:56 (01:44)
Summary
There is a push towards degrowth and antinatalist movements in professional environments like future and policy spaces in the West, which are imposing pessimistic perspectives on humanity, such as the idea that having children is bad for the planet.
ChapterThe Danger of Pushing for Degrowth in the Future
Episode#330 - Theo Priestley & Bronwyn Williams - What Will The Future Look Like?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The constant exposure to negative news only perpetuates the idea that the world is in a state of chaos, when in reality, things are better than they ever have been before.
30:56 - 33:46 (02:49)
Summary
The constant exposure to negative news only perpetuates the idea that the world is in a state of chaos, when in reality, things are better than they ever have been before. However, people are becoming increasingly apathetic and unaware of the abundance and positive developments happening around them due to algorithm preferences.
ChapterThe Danger of Pushing for Degrowth in the Future
Episode#330 - Theo Priestley & Bronwyn Williams - What Will The Future Look Like?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The rise of automation and the push for a basic income could lead to a new form of digital serfdom, where workers are reliant on a monthly allowance from the owners of the means of production, according to this podcast episode.
33:46 - 38:29 (04:43)
Summary
The rise of automation and the push for a basic income could lead to a new form of digital serfdom, where workers are reliant on a monthly allowance from the owners of the means of production, according to this podcast episode. The guest argues this could be a trap and we should instead focus on de-growth, job sharing, and developing a new system that doesn't rely on master-slave relationships.