Ep. 43 - Degrowth & Our Finite Planet ft. Alex Pettem

<p>Our guest this week, <strong>Alex Pettem</strong>, is completing a <strong>Master's</strong> <strong>of Political Science</strong> at the <strong>University of Montreal</strong>. His research focus is on Degrowth, and he's got his finger on the pulse of the Montreal chapter of the movement. Strap in for a super unique and insightful episode with my good friend and our first ever Political Scientist!</p> <p><strong>Questions Answered<br> </strong>What is the Degrowth movement and how can we propagate it?<br> How can we continue to make progress while simultaneously reducing our level of growth?<br> What does a degrowth future look like, and what would we need to give up in order to get there?<br> Who are the proponents of the degrowth movement, and at what level do they operate in society?<br> Where did the movement begin and who should be getting involved?<br> and many, many, <em>many </em>more!</p> <p><strong>Topics &amp; Concepts<br> </strong>Intro to Degrowth<br> Decolonizing Our Imagination<br> The "Zeitgeist"<br> Climate Crisis<br> The Solidarity Economy<br> Voluntary Simplicity<br> Steady-State Economy<br> Yves-Marie Abraham<br> Social Movements<br> Radicalizing the Climate Debate<br> Circular Economy vs. Planned Obsolescence<br> Serge Mongeau &amp; The Mouvement de la Decroissance<br> Unknown Beginnings<br> Limitations on Economic Growth<br> Social Movement Theory<br> Charisma<br> The Global North<br> The Invevitability of Degrowth<br> Red Pilling the Masses<br> <br> <strong>Decroissance Conviviale FB Group<br> </strong>https://www.facebook.com/groups/decroissanceconvivialeQC<br> <strong>MQDC Website<br> </strong><a href="https://www.decroissance.qc.ca/documentation/videos?fbclid=IwAR0sqkL5uHZNB-UBs64Jz8O-N-WvCp7AUg0F6OeA0AppYvyaG_HuqvmrhIk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.decroissance.qc.ca/documentation/videos</a></p> <p><strong>Does free will exist? </strong>Maybe. Regardless, please share your cherished feedback with me at abstractcast@gmail.com!</p> <p><strong>Liking the show? <