Our guest this week, Alex Pettem, is completing a Master's of Political Science at the University of Montreal. 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!
Questions Answered
What is the Degrowth movement and how can we propagate it?
How can we continue to make progress while simultaneously reducing our level of growth?
What does a degrowth future look like, and what would we need to give up in order to get there?
Who are the proponents of the degrowth movement, and at what level do they operate in society?
Where did the movement begin and who should be getting involved?
and many, many, many more!
Topics & Concepts
Intro to Degrowth
Decolonizing Our Imagination
The "Zeitgeist"
Climate Crisis
The Solidarity Economy
Voluntary Simplicity
Steady-State Economy
Yves-Marie Abraham
Social Movements
Radicalizing the Climate Debate
Circular Economy vs. Planned Obsolescence
Serge Mongeau & The Mouvement de la Decroissance
Unknown Beginnings
Limitations on Economic Growth
Social Movement Theory
Charisma
The Global North
The Invevitability of Degrowth
Red Pilling the Masses
Decroissance Conviviale FB Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/decroissanceconvivialeQC
MQDC Website
https://www.decroissance.qc.ca/documentation/videos
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