Professor Jason Hickel addressing the Dutch parliament about Degrowth
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- čas přidán 9. 03. 2023
- Jason Hickel is an economic anthropologist and author who has written extensively about global inequality, economic growth, and ecological sustainability. His work challenges the conventional wisdom of perpetual economic growth and argues for a more equitable and sustainable economic model.
He advocates notably for:
- A post-growth economy: He argues that perpetual economic growth is impossible on a finite planet and that we need to transition to a post-growth economy that focuses on well-being and sustainability.
- A fairer global economic system: He calls for a fairer distribution of global wealth and resources to address the root causes of poverty and inequality.
- Degrowth: He advocates for the degrowth movement, which calls for a reduction in consumption and production in developed countries to free up resources for developing countries and reduce environmental impact.
- A new global governance system: He argues that we need a new global governance system that is based on democratic participation and environmental sustainability, rather than corporate interests.
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I would love to see an evidence session like that in the U.K. parliament.
I think it is a good scheme to concentrate on people's well-being as said for better economic prosperity.
"all that kind of stuff". When the Dutch parliamentarian says that is a total disrespect for common people .
I have written a comment but it is too long to post. Do you have an email address?
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im afraid that this guy would tell us what is decent life....
Dignified life.
democratic principles are central to this, otherwise it would be called austerity or something like that. I also would be worried for people to decide what my dignity looks like, it makes a lot of sense that you worry about that.
@@Siranoxz whatever
I think countries would consider it if they knew every other country was also going to do it. But that will not be the case. The countries that do it will become weaker than those that don't which leaves them vulnerable and when resources become more scarce the rich countries will just take what they want. As an example of the dangers, China is rapidly ramping up its coal mining and military spending and Russia also will not participate in degrowth. Those countries can take the lands and resources of those around them. It's happening now. Degrowth is essential to prevent further damage to the environment but I can't see it happening by choice. It will be forced upon us when we've extracted all the easy to access resources, which is starting to happen now.
yes, this is why degrowth is a global collaborative project and not a local one. Much more collective awareness is needed for degroth to happen by choice.
@@benjamincasteillo3233 Yes, at the moment I'd say 99% of people have never heard of the term degrowth but I think it's starting to wriggle it's way into the mainstream narrative. Problem is that those with the power also are those who would rather see the planet burn than give up their continual wealth accumulation. Its an addiction.
@@benjamincasteillo3233 This Orwellian thinking
@@thewillydavidson change out of collective awareness has nothing to do with Orwellian thinking.
Collective sensemaking is not mass manipulation and it's important to be able to differentiate both.
Free market capitalism is freedom is Orwellian thinking and this is where we are now.
@@benjamincasteillo3233 Freedom is Orwellian? 😆
He needs to be de-platformed.
Growth is an inevitable requirement of a debt-based economic system. It's the Capitalocene, stupid, stop calling it Anthropocene.
Growth is embraced because it simply leads to greater wealth and prosperity. I get it, the Left hates this.
why be mean? I bet you're on the same "side" man don't be that kinda leftist lmao, criticisms should call in and not call out
I agree with a lot of the ideas here but it is a pity he leans so far to the left. Made me walk away thinking how do I embrace degrowth without becoming a communist?
I don't know how to overcome those logical fallacies rooted in irrational fear of imagining the world beyond capitalism.
How to embrace anti-racism without being anti-racist or how to embrace women's rights without being a supporter of women's rights?
How not to be a cultist while being in a cult... 😂😂😂
Well it is very simple. You just embrace de-growth without being a communist.
@@criskalogiros8181 So, live a lie. Got it.
@@withoutshadowww A world without capitalism is a world of impoverishment.
all i can see is lots of very vague concrete answers. not producing yachts anf suvs will finance health care??? give me a break
The answer is not vague. What he - correctly - proposes is to shift what we use our production capacities for. People do not care about an every growing GDP, but that is what is currently being used to measure 'progress' but despite an ever growing issue we are facing larger and larger problems all the way from climate change, over the loss of biodiversity, etc. to social issues like unaffordable housing and food prices.
The reason why GDP is used to measure progress is that a select few do profit from this. the super rich. So instead of chasing this ever moving goal post of 'growing GDP' we should redefine what we consider 'growth' and that would be affordable housing, access to nutritious food and clean water, safety, intact ecosystems, etc. In order to achieve these goals we have to move our system away from overproducing wasteful things like yachts and expensive cars which lead to the destruction of valuable ecosystems, make cities less safe, and pollute the oceans but because they are good for GDP growth they are being favoured by the current capitalistic system over the more sensible solutions like public transportation.
@@_yonas its not correct proposal. it was already tried and its called planned economy. Every country had it under socialism/communism and the whole eastern Europe was cheering when they got rid of it. I would advise all the people that want to ruin european economy to sell everything they have, give money to charity and go to live somewhere of the grid. let me know how it is in a few years :)
@@_yonas again no answer even from you...
@@pavelvodnar3206 Oh shut it. You and the OP of this comment chain have merely cried that you're not convinced without giving any reason why. Your opinions are as good as as the arguments you use to support them, which you've not done.
@conticonti1363 Heavily taxing (like 100% or beyond) yachts or other luxury goods instantly produces money the state can put toward healthcare and companies that now don't sell as many yachts due to the forementioned taxes can produce something else that is more essential to human well-being.
Is this concrete enough for you?