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When Wants Masquerade as Needs: A Moral Case for Post‑Growth Finance
Summary
In this episode, Laura Segafredo and Tony Annett engage with Matt Orsagh to discuss the future of economics beyond neoclassical frameworks, focusing on the concepts of post-growth and ecological economics. They explore the role of finance in a sustainable economy, the importance of understanding planetary boundaries, and the intersection of theology and economics. The conversation critiques technocracy and emphasizes the need for cultural change and community building to foster solidarity and social justice in the face of environmental challenges.
Keywords
post-growth, ecological economics, sustainability, finance, planetary boundaries, degrowth, social justice, community building, prosperity, cultural change
Takeaways
The conversation explores the future of economics beyond neoclassical frameworks.
Finance plays a crucial role in transitioning to a post-growth world.
Ecological economics offers a more sustainable approach to understanding economic systems.
Planetary boundaries highlight the limits of growth and resource use.
The intersection of theology and economics raises important ethical questions.
Critiques of technocracy emphasize the need for a more sustainable mindset.
Technology alone cannot solve the issues of overconsumption and waste.
The politics of degrowth must consider social justice and equity.
Cultural change is essential for rethinking prosperity and well-being.
Community building is vital for fostering solidarity and local resilience.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Post-Growth Economics
02:56 The Role of Finance in a Post-Growth World
06:02 Understanding Ecological Economics
08:54 Planetary Boundaries and Sustainability
12:01 The Technocratic Paradigm and Its Critique
14:51 Degrowth: A Controversial Concept
17:58 Cultural Change and Economic Systems
20:58 Justice in Growth and Degrowth
23:47 The Future of Prosperity and Well-Being
32:18 The Shift in Economic Conversations
34:09 Human Flourishing and Societal Choices
37:55 Historical Context of Economic Growth
40:48 Finance and the Concept of Degrowth
49:11 Political Transformation for a New Economy
56:09 Community Building and Local Empowerment
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit moralrevolution.substack.com
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By Laura Segafredo & Tony AnnettSummary
In this episode, Laura Segafredo and Tony Annett engage with Matt Orsagh to discuss the future of economics beyond neoclassical frameworks, focusing on the concepts of post-growth and ecological economics. They explore the role of finance in a sustainable economy, the importance of understanding planetary boundaries, and the intersection of theology and economics. The conversation critiques technocracy and emphasizes the need for cultural change and community building to foster solidarity and social justice in the face of environmental challenges.
Keywords
post-growth, ecological economics, sustainability, finance, planetary boundaries, degrowth, social justice, community building, prosperity, cultural change
Takeaways
The conversation explores the future of economics beyond neoclassical frameworks.
Finance plays a crucial role in transitioning to a post-growth world.
Ecological economics offers a more sustainable approach to understanding economic systems.
Planetary boundaries highlight the limits of growth and resource use.
The intersection of theology and economics raises important ethical questions.
Critiques of technocracy emphasize the need for a more sustainable mindset.
Technology alone cannot solve the issues of overconsumption and waste.
The politics of degrowth must consider social justice and equity.
Cultural change is essential for rethinking prosperity and well-being.
Community building is vital for fostering solidarity and local resilience.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Post-Growth Economics
02:56 The Role of Finance in a Post-Growth World
06:02 Understanding Ecological Economics
08:54 Planetary Boundaries and Sustainability
12:01 The Technocratic Paradigm and Its Critique
14:51 Degrowth: A Controversial Concept
17:58 Cultural Change and Economic Systems
20:58 Justice in Growth and Degrowth
23:47 The Future of Prosperity and Well-Being
32:18 The Shift in Economic Conversations
34:09 Human Flourishing and Societal Choices
37:55 Historical Context of Economic Growth
40:48 Finance and the Concept of Degrowth
49:11 Political Transformation for a New Economy
56:09 Community Building and Local Empowerment
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit moralrevolution.substack.com