John Thackara: The end of endless growth

3,194 views · Published 30 August 2012 · 19:34 · Indexed 28 October 2026

Channel: PopTech · 2012 · Education

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Social critic John Thackara argues that the current human paradigm of endless growth is obviously unsustainable, so we should consider the brilliance of the Brazilian Jequitiba tree, which soaks up four tons of water a day. "I am a proper tree hugger, as well as a lichen hugger."

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