1.13 : why do we want to live off the grid?

Various aesthetic qualities of degrowth have been growing in popularity, especially during the pandemic, through Internet subcultures like 'cottagecore' and the overall rise in activities like gardening and baking. These niches can be considered extensions of the age-old genre of art known as 'pastoral'. This episode features a discussion about the relationship between art and degrowth, and how it might shape our desire for an off-the-grid life. We also discuss tangible examples of degrowth technology and innovative social systems. Buy the zines, sign up for field notes, or contact the hosts: www.solacene.org