part of the problem is that we're not just moving forward, we're also moving backwards at the same time. as populations get bigger and bigger materials become

part of the problem is that we're not just moving forward, we're also moving backwards at the same time. as populations get bigger and bigger materials become ever more scarce, as does land (at the least the amount of land that voters are willing to allow to develop). Increasing regulations continue to lower the standard of living: this is especially harmful to shelter needs. so we need growth, just to maintain our standard living, nevermind improve it. What really needs to happen is to deprioritize growth and prioritize standard of living instead by focusing on the cost of shelter, food, water and by extension, transportation, medical insurance and so called "education".