Is unfettered growth sustainable?
I am looking for a film to open a discussion on growth...there are some who believe growth is always good. They tend to be people who profit from building..Does it matter that they build on wetlands...How do we find the right balance between growth and housing...How many malls is too many?
Not your average dark documentary - it is funny and even a bit silly now and then. Hopefully it will set the right tone for a civil discussion.
Eternal Growth is NOT the Way to Eternal Bliss
We can continue to fight and lose at 10,000 points of environmental darkness, or we can see the light of true sustainably as an overarching issue. "GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth" offers the hope of a real and practical solution to our cultural and environmental dilemma. See it to feel better and do good. There is a way.
Critique of Growth with Humility and Humor
This is a great little film with a straightforward message: It's OK to be against growth.
Some might say this film goes too far, but if anything, we will have to take its arguments further. The film draws out the limitations of a growth economy and shows the very real factors underlying our growth predicament. This would be a great film for students, because it can spark debates and get students thinking about new kinds of economic thinking. I fear the economy their parents' generation bequeathed them is nothing more than a Ponzi scheme.
Already looking forward to Growth Busters II!
Update: After a couple months, this film still sticks in my mind - the sign of a great film in my mind.
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