Economic growth does not equal progress from "summary" of Deep Economy by Bill McKibben
The notion that more economic growth automatically translates into progress is deeply ingrained in our society. We are conditioned to believe that a rising GDP is synonymous with a better quality of life for everyone. However, this assumption is flawed and dangerous. As Bill McKibben argues in 'Deep Economy', economic growth does not necessarily lead to progress in terms of human well-being, environmental sustainability, or social cohesion. One of the main reasons why economic growth does not equal progress is that it often comes at the expense of the environment. In our relentless pursuit of GDP growth, we have depleted natural resources, polluted the air and water, and caused irreversible damage to ecosystems. This shortsighted approach to development has led to climate change, loss of biodiversity, and other environmental crises that threaten the very foundations of our civilization....
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