This is similar to the point Vaclav Smil makes when he looks at our dismal prospects for decarbonization, if humanity is going to survive, then we are simply go

This is similar to the point Vaclav Smil makes when he looks at our dismal prospects for decarbonization, if humanity is going to survive, then we are simply going to have to consume less. I think this concept of reduced consumption is in conflict with a system of high inequality today that is often justified by the prospect of (slowing) growth. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/sep/21/vaclav-smil-interview-growth-must-end-economists https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/sep/21/vaclav-smil-in...