Less Is More
How Degrowth Will Save the World
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Narrated by:
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Ben Crystal
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Clifford Samuel
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By:
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Jason Hickel
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The world has finally awoken to the reality of climate breakdown and ecological collapse. Now we must face up to its primary cause. Capitalism demands perpetual expansion, which is devastating the living world. There is only one solution that will lead to meaningful and immediate change: DEGROWTH.
If we want to have a shot at halting the crisis, we need to restore the balance. We need to change how we see nature and our place in it, shifting from a philosophy of domination and extraction to one that's rooted in reciprocity and regeneration. We need to evolve beyond the dogmas of capitalism to a new system that is fit for the twenty-first century. But what does such a society look like? What about jobs? What about health? What about progress?
This book tackles these questions and traces a clear pathway to a post-capitalist economy. An economy that's more just, more caring, and more fun. An economy that enables human flourishing while reversing ecological breakdown. An economy that will not only lift us out of our current crisis, but restore our sense of connection to a world that's brimming with life. By taking less, we can become more.
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- liliana guerrero
- 11-06-2021
Excellent book
If you wonder what solutions our world needs in order to survive our current climate crisis, this is a great book for you.
If you are ready to debunk capitalism and the ideas that have led us into our current situation of injustice, inequality and ecological catastrophe, this is the book for you!
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- Dtreat
- 27-11-2023
amazingly simple insight into a complex problem
Could not recommend this book highly enough.
The audio performance is excellent, making the content easy to engage with.
The content itself is outstanding, challenging, invigorating and intriguing. Some thought-provoking ideas in here about the history of capitalism, along with a great bridge towards our climate outlook and what needs to change in economic view to avoid disaster long term.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-07-2023
Gripping and necessary listening
I've spent quite a bit of time reading and learning about the technological advances and transitions necessary for sustained human and non-human life on the planet but the reframing of this topic in Less Is More was ground breaking in its clarity and very human approach to a very human problem. From the simple concept that growth in adfinitum is antithetical to ecological sustainability, this book laid a fantastic framework for new thinking on the way forward. If I were to have one criticism, it is simply my own personal nihilism that the necessary changes, as outlined, seem impossible in my lifetime with the philosophy of capitalism so deeply entrenched in western society. Maybe if more people read Less Is More we'd inch closer to our best possible future?
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- Anonymous User
- 07-08-2024
Compelling Essential Reading
This is such a thorough and well researched explanation for how we co created the climate disaster we are facing. It also offers some plausible and practical suggestions for how we might achieve a sustainable future. It is mandatory reading for anyone with a super fund and/or share portfolio as well as governments and policy makers.
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- Nick
- 24-05-2022
Insightful & Compelling
A great introduction to the degrowth movement which is gaining considerable momentum in the scientific community. Hickel provides persuasive arguments for the societal transformation needed to prevent an acceleration of the ongoing ecological disaster.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-04-2022
Mind Blowing
I have been familiar with “Degrowth” for some time now but the eloquence and ease in which Jason Hickel can further explain it is captivating and enticing. There were so many moments where I felt like I had lightbulb moments because it just makes sense, Jason makes so much sense and it inspired me to take a long hard look at my life and my values. It is a must read for everybody and I’ve taken to recommend it as vital reading for every single one of the candidates in my area who are currently running for federal government. I hope they too have the same light bulb moments.
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- Kimberley Gillan
- 18-12-2022
Opened my eyes
I look around me at the world and see it differently. I feel much more positive though the task remains just as daunting. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you
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- Lukasz Termer
- 20-01-2023
a very important read
this is a book for all, but mainly for those concerned with climate change. it will provide ammunition in discussions with those who don't 'believe' I'm climate change, as well as those who think it's 'not so bad'.
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- Linda M. Cockburn
- 08-05-2021
Excellent stuff
I've been writing a book on the concept of reciprocity for a while and this interconnects with my thinking to the point I was giant YESing throughout it. A great precis on the history of capitalism too. It puts today's world in perspective, as well as a comprehensive list of ideas on how to combat it. Well worth a listen despite the off-putting title.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-09-2022
everyone needs to read this book
absolutely fantastic and inspiring book. there is hope for us yet if we can implement the ideas from this book. I wish we could make it mandatory reading for all politicians and persons with power, and essential reading in secondary school. It should be a guide book and bible for a new age of living in harmony with the earth.
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