<description>&lt;p&gt;This Black Friday, &lt;em&gt;The Delve&lt;/em&gt; takes a hard look at the cost of our 'growth at all costs' mentality. From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—twice the size of Texas—to the staggering reality that 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, host Chalin Askew explores how our economic system prioritizes production and consumption over sustainability and happiness. Joining the discussion is Professor Dirk Philipsen from Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy, who makes the case for Degrowth: a radical yet necessary shift toward a future built on sustainability, wellbeing, and true prosperity. Can we rethink success before it’s too late?&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Delve

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Growth vs. Wellbeing: Rethinking Success in a World Overflowing with Trash

NOV 29, 202450 MIN
The Delve

Growth vs. Wellbeing: Rethinking Success in a World Overflowing with Trash

NOV 29, 202450 MIN

Description

This Black Friday, The Delve takes a hard look at the cost of our 'growth at all costs' mentality. From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—twice the size of Texas—to the staggering reality that 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, host Chalin Askew explores how our economic system prioritizes production and consumption over sustainability and happiness. Joining the discussion is Professor Dirk Philipsen from Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy, who makes the case for Degrowth: a radical yet necessary shift toward a future built on sustainability, wellbeing, and true prosperity. Can we rethink success before it’s too late?