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A realistic, high-resolution image that symbolizes the concept of rethinking growth in favor of a more sustainable future. This could be represented by an image of a lush, thriving forest subtly transitioning into a bustling cityscape. In the foreground, an elder and a young child of Hispanic extract are seen studying a sprouting seedling. Behind them, a wind farm and a solar power plant are powering the city, indicating a shift towards renewable energy sources.

Why We Must Rethink Growth and Embrace a More Sustainable Future

15 February 2025Jasmine Freer

Dominique Méda’s essay “Une société désirable” highlights a shift from economic growth towards interdependence and sustainability. She envisions a society unshackled from unconstrained capitalism, where work and meaning intertwine. The essay critiques the shift from the post-WWII “Philadelphia consensus” to the 1980s “Washington consensus” favoring market-driven solutions over state intervention. Neoliberalism views the state as […]