Archive - Protecting the Future

Why do we work?

On idleness, ‘the right to be lazy’, the tyranny of work and ‘bullshit jobs'

Sep 8, 2023 •

Introduction to Degrowth

Presentation slide deck

Jun 6, 2024 •

Five Things I Wish Everyone Knew

As Australia reaches its Earth Overshoot Day I reflect on some of the things I wish everyone knew.

Apr 5, 2024 •

We are not supposed to live like this

What if, in trying to heal ourselves, we also begin to heal the planet?

Sep 5, 2023 •

Capitalism isn't simply "markets and trade"

What exactly is capitalism and why does it matter?

Dec 1, 2023 •

Corporations can't be 'greened'

It's time to recognise that corporations aren't capable of creating the change we need.

Sep 19, 2023 •

"We Are All Socialists in Our Private Lives"

David Graeber gets to the heart of human (and more than human) nature.

Nov 17, 2023 •

The Kerala Model

The Indian state of Kerala an example of degrowth in practise

Sep 1, 2023 •

We need to fall back in love with Earth

Jan 5, 2024 •

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The Power of Language

And your free copy of 'A Glossary for the Appreciation of Life: Part One (A-K)'

Jul 21, 2024 •

Imagination and Possibility: Part 1

We can - and should - imagine a better world, and it helps if we know what is possible.

Oct 24, 2023 •

Degrowth: You Might Actually Like It

Beyond the benefit of helping avoid a mass extinction event, we may even find that we enjoy the simpler life that degrowth can give us.

Nov 21, 2023 •

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