The Myth of Perpetual Economic Growth | Prof. James Hope-Ward, PhD

from Utopia is Now · host Xavier Logan-Sievers

Professor James Hope-Ward (PhD) is the current Dean of Programs for STEM at the University of South Australia (UniSA). James has a mixed background in civil engineering and environmental science, putting himself under the broad heading of "environmental engineering". At UniSA, James coordinates two courses relating to hydraulics and environmental modeling. His research involves the study of big-picture sustainability problems such as the limits to the planet’s energy supplies, climate change and economic growth.      Timestamps  ____________________  0:00 - James’s Story & The Problem with Green Growth  15:33 - James Research, Relative v Absolute Decoupling, Upholding the Status Quo  30:19 - The Growth Paradox, Long-Termism & Decentralising Power  55:54 - What is the Way Forward?  1:00:34 - What is James’s Utopia?    Credits  ____________________  Music: A Journey Through The Universe – Lesion X

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Professor James Hope-Ward (PhD) is the current Dean of Programs for STEM at the University of South Australia (UniSA). James has a mixed background in civil engineering and environmental science, putting himself under the broad heading of "environmental engineering". At UniSA, James coordinates two courses relating to hydraulics and environmental modeling. His research involves the study of big-picture sustainability problems such as the limits to the planet’s energy supplies, climate change and economic growth. Timestamps ____________________ 0:00 - James’s Story & The Problem with Green Growth 15:33 - James Research, Relative v Absolute Decoupling, Upholding the Status Quo 30:19 - The Growth Paradox, Long-Termism & Decentralising Power 55:54 - What is the Way Forward? 1:00:34 - What is James’s Utopia? Credits ____________________ Music: A Journey Through The Universe – Lesion X

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