Tag: degrowth

Woe, the Humanity: How AI Fits Into Broadly Rising Anti-Humanism

News Analysis The future of humanity is becoming ever less human. The astounding capabilities of ChatGPT and other forms of artificial intelligence have triggered fears about the coming age of machines leaving little place for human creativity or employment. Even the architects of this brave new world are sounding the alarm. Sam Altman, chairman and CEO of…


The ‘Degrowth’ Movement: Socialism by Another Name

Commentary Last December, the journal Nature published an article bearing the title, “Degrowth can work — here’s how science can help.” The subtitle proclaims, “Wealthy countries can create prosperity while using less materials and energy if they abandon economic growth as an objective.” As the article itself makes plain, these folks aren’t advocating slower growth;…