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"The Pros and Cons of Capitalism"
🕑 Added 2020-05-07 12:01:01 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive. Joshua discusses what actions are mindful of both our health and our economy with author and MIT scientist and professor Andrew McAfee, and they answer the following questions:
Is responsible population planning more effective than consuming less? (41:09)
If we’re witnessing the results of an economy built on consumption and excess, how do we encourage businesses to instead focus on essentials and sustainability? (44:38)
How can we save the planet without every country dedicated to that cause? (49:53)
Will the COVID-19 pandemic significantly decrease the consumption of nonessentials? (53:39)
Where does the fault primarily lay for our environmental crises? (55:23)
Is recycling actually making a difference for the environment? (58:44)
LINKS
Book: Civilized to Death
Book: Digital Minimalism
Book: More from Less
Instagram: Andrew McAfee
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jessica Williams
Resources: The Minimalists
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Twitter: Andrew McAfee
Twitter: Sandra Newman
Tour: The Minimalists
Watch: Plastic China
Website: Andrew McAfee
MAXIMS
“Minimize carefully—that which is essential for the next person may be nonessential for you.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Stuff will not make you happy; repeated social engagements with your loved ones will make you happy.” —Andrew McAfee
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 233.
Comments
veronica lerner
Great to hear a totally different perspective on how world works! Thank for the opportunity to hear him out and learn new things!
Maja Zakrzewski
Great episode! I would like to reccomend a book "Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think" by Hans Rosling as a perfect complement to Andrew's words about global population and air pollution caused by Asian countries. It's very uplifting and based on solid data.
