Degrowth

In this episode of Overthink, philosophy professors Ellie Anderson and David Peña-Guzman delve into the concept of degrowth, a social movement and school of thought that challenges the capitalist imperative of endless economic growth. They discuss how the "imperial mode of living," characterized by resource extraction from the Global South, is unsustainable and contributes to climate change. The hosts critique the Green New Deal for not going far enough in addressing capitalism's inherent growth imperative and explore degrowth strategies such as transitioning to a use-value economy, democratizing production, eliminating "bullshit jobs," and revaluing essential work. They also address criticisms of degrowth, including concerns about its practicality and potential impact on the working class, while emphasizing the need for a more equitable and sustainable post-capitalist world.