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There’s more to the measuring the health of a Nation and its People than Economic Growth & Progress. And, there’s less. Progress brings with it problems, as well as benefits. Recessions actually have positive side effects, along with the many negative ones. And there are other factors that don’t have dollar signs attached: access to safe streets, good education, real food.
With thanks for the tip on the below to Daniel Epstein:
“Robert Kennedy on GDP in 1968… his words are even more true today (2 minute speech)”
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[...] just a variation on the theme advanced by both parties that the earth can and must provide unlimited economic growth for the benefit of a single species—a small percentage of our species at [...]
Great speech indeed! The GNP index doesn't touch integrity, the simplicity of joy and sharing of time, dialogue, and the appreciation of the wonders of natural beauty. Capitalism and materialism gone rampant is rated as profitable progress and expansion at what expense. Are pipelines worth the destruction they cause? Imagine a world without dependence on oil. How does the GNP rate peace when war is so profitable!
[...] just a variation on the theme advanced by both parties that the earth can and must provide unlimited economic growth for the benefit of a single species—a small percentage of our species at [...]
Great speech indeed! The GNP index doesn't touch integrity, the simplicity of joy and sharing of time, dialogue, and the appreciation of the wonders of natural beauty. Capitalism and materialism gone rampant is rated as profitable progress and expansion at what expense. Are pipelines worth the destruction they cause? Imagine a world without dependence on oil. How does the GNP rate peace when war is so profitable!