Tim Jackson
Tim Jackson
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Questioning growth is deemed to be the act of lunatics, idealists and revolutionaries. But question it we must.
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Every society clings to a myth by which it lives. Ours is the myth of economic growth.
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Our own relentless search for novelty and social status locks us into an iron cage of consumerism. Affluence has itself betrayed us.
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In short, avoiding the scourge of unemployment may have less to do with chasing after growth and more to do with building an economy of care, craft and culture. And in doing so, restoring the value of decent work to its rightful place at the heart of society.
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The philosophical point is that our happiness and wellbeing is not based on incomes rising. This is not just the wisdom of sages but of ordinary people. Prosperity is more social and psychological: it's about identification, affiliation, participation in society and a sense of purpose.
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Big companies are reliant on institutional investors on a punishing schedule which leads to ruthless behaviour. This form of capitalism with this structure and incentives will never deliver sustainability.
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Novelty is adaptive when things are changing and you need to adapt yourself. Tradition is essential to lay down the stability to raise families and form cohesive social groups.
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There is a real fear around shifting from our existing economic system because people believe it gives us social organisation, a sense of freedom, and the ability to be nice to each other. Growth is seen as a social lubricant that allows us to be socially responsible.
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Firms produce goods for households - that's us - and provide us with incomes, and that's even better, because we can spend those incomes on more goods and services. That's called the circular flow of the economy.
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It is the accuracy and detail inherent in crafted goods that endows them with lasting value. It is the time and attention paid by the carpenter, the seamstress and the tailor that makes this detail possible.
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On the mathematical side, you could in principle build a society in which people were fulfilling their needs and flourishing as human beings in a higher way than in a consumer society, provided you had the right investments in the opportunity to flourish in less materialistic ways.
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We have a very committed, loyal audience that wants to be both entertained and challenged. They want to see the big-name jazz stars, but they also want to see what's new and different out there. They have this 'show me' attitude. They want guidance to new and creative things.
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The dealer is still bending over backwards to sell the car and could even be taking a loss on the deal. It is a tremendous buying opportunity if you are in the market for two cars.
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The demand for redevelopment is getting stronger. There are folks willing to live in a higher density, and we're seeing developers trying to meet that demand.