Half a century ago, when the world was intoxicated by post-war economic expansion and technological optimism, E.F. Schumacher dared to ask an uncomfortable question: What if our relentless pursuit of growth is leading us toward catastrophe? His 1973 masterpiece, "Small is Beautiful," challenged the fundamental assumption that bigger, faster, and more was inherently better. Today, as climate change accelerates and inequality widens, a growing movement of economists, activists, and thinkers are rediscovering Schumacher's prescient warnings through the lens of "degrowth economics." Seeing Through the Growth Illusion Schumacher understood what many still struggle to accept: infinite growth on a finite planet...
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EnvironmentWe live in an age where artificial intelligence can predict droughts with stunning accuracy, optimize water distribution networks, and model climate scenarios decades into the...
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Organic FarmingIn recent years, the demand for organic food has surged as more consumers seek healthier, sustainable, and ethically produced options. However, for organic farmers, reaching...
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