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Consumption
Quietly Quitting Consuming
In reality, the only hope we have to mitigate the risks associated with environmental collapse is degrowth. This cannot be government policy, as it is not compatible with our current monetary system. But it can be ‘private’ policy, especially for those who can afford to scale down. If you are reading this article, you likely already fall into this group. The COVID19 pandemic, while not driving what’s necessary to reduce future pandemic risks, has nevertheless…
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Consumption
Extinction: The Vulgarity of Desire
As we head to Black Friday, routinely the busiest shopping day of the year in the United States, and in a growing number of countries worldwide, it is time to…
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Who Is Fuelling Australia’s Hoarding Disorder?
A recent Australian survey highlighted a rather tragic fact – Australians spend an average of AU$163 per month on self-storage; that is AU$163 per month for every woman, man and…
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Our Dopamine Addiction Is Killing The Planet
How Can We Detox? Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that sends signals from one neuron to another. Whatever your drug of choice, chocolate, nicotine, amphetamines, social media, power or shopping, dopamine…
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