Degrowth

When the global population does decline sometime this century, it will be the first time since the Black Death, 700 years ago. But this time, it will be driven by human choice -- specifically, the choice of women globally to not have so many children.

(this is more about late stage capitalism, but it makes it more personal, more casual, less macro; this is a good example of how to talk about these things in a casual way... perhaps at the next family holiday dinner)

This is more about growth and its folly in real time.

LONDON—One lesson from an unprecedented year of elections around the world is that voters in industrialized countries are particularly unhappy, ready to boot unpopular leaders out of office and making it more difficult for politicians in power to enact bold programs of change.

Rarely have the rich world’s political leaders been so widely disliked. No leader of an industrialized country other than tiny Switzerland has a positive rating, according to a survey of some 25 democracies by pollster Morning Consult. Ruling parties that went to the polls this year largely got a drubbing, including in the U.S. and U.K.

'ello guvna. Feeling crushed under the crippling weight of capitalism's chaos? You're not alone. Let's yap about The Tragic Optimist's Guide to Surviving Capitalistic Nihilism—a journey through despair, hope, and the absurdity of it all. We'll unpack the mental traps of modern society, explore the wisdom of thinkers like James Baldwin, and discover how to embrace optimism without turning a blind eye to the struggles around us. Because surviving capitalism isn't just about existing—it's about finding meaning amidst the madness. Hope has never been a popular thing. But that doesn't mean it's not worth the attempt.

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/15676244

Even tho the parts are not divided by chapters, I suppose they can be more or less categorised as follows

• Part 1 - Preface by Extinction Rebellion
• Part 2 to 5 - historical analysis
• Skip parts 6, 7, 8 because they are the same as part 1
• Part 9 to 12 - analysis of contemporary times & practical systemic change suggestions

Consider using FreeTube, an open-source program for YouTube, and/or Libredirect, because privacy is important.

Capitalism is failing humans left and right.

Degrowth Collective website: https://www.degrowth.world/

...the authors caution that the current pace of decoupling is insufficient to meet the global climate target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Less than half of the regions will be able to achieve net-zero by 2050