In the previous videos of her pathway on the Limits to Growth, Gaya Herrington has introduced the myriad of problems created by society’s obsession with economic growth. In this video, she explores the possibility for solving these problems by taking away their root cause. She argues that humanity needs a mindset shift away from the relentless pursuit of growth to an economic system that revolves around human well-being within ecological limits. She also explores the fears associated with making such a change, as well as the potential benefits it could bring.
In the previous videos of her pathway on the Limits to Growth, Gaya Herrington has introduced the myriad of problems created by society’s obsession with economic growth. In this video, she explores the possibility for solving these problems by taking away their root cause. She argues that humanity needs a mindset shift away from the relentless pursuit of growth to an economic system that revolves around human well-being within ecological limits. She also explores the fears associated with making such a change, as well as the potential benefits it could bring.
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The transition to a sustainable world begins by acknowledging that the global "polycrisis" emanates from interacting environmental, social, and governance issues. To solve this polycrisis, we have to address their root cause, which means making fundamental changes in our economic system. There are deep fears that need to be addressed around this systemic change, primarily: the fear of social unrest and the fear of exclusion. But embracing a new economic framework also offers the prospect of real societal progress, though improved well-being worldwide and environmentally sustainable prosperity.
Key learning objectives:
Understand why we need a mindset shift in order to transition to sustainable world
Outline the fears associated with shifting away from the pursuit of endless growth
Understand the potential well-being benefits of re-indigenisation and growth within ecological limits
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