Growth as a result of consumption is destructive. We need to find ways to 'grow' our economy without increasing consumption. For example, measure growth by how people are becoming more educated. If people could live healthily and intelligent and only work 10 hours a week until they were 100, wouldn't that be better than being able to buy a new car every year? Or a 5000sq house with the latest big screen tv?
I believe (or rather, I pray) that we have hit peak consumption which will lead to this problem forevermore. We need to find new ways to improve ourselves than shopping more.
I believe (or rather, I pray) that we have hit peak consumption which will lead to this problem forevermore. We need to find new ways to improve ourselves than shopping more.