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We do not know yet whether the “tyranny of GDP growth” will come to an end, but different signals suggest that the pandemic may accelerate changes in many of our well-entrenched social norms. If we collectively recognize that, beyond a certain level of wealth defined by GDP per capita, happiness depends more on intangible factors such as accessible healthcare and a robust social fabric than on material consumption, then values as different as the respect for the environment, responsible eating, empathy or generosity may gain ground and progressively come to characterize the new social norms.
originally posted by: anonentity
a reply to: ICycle2
That was inspiring I think you have the timeline right.
originally posted by: joejack1949
This is pretty interesting reading actually.
What a monster:
…happiness depends more on intangible factors…
originally posted by: Whodathunkdatcheese
a reply to: v1rtu0s0
Depends how long you spend on research.
Pulling things out of your arsse takes no time at all.
originally posted by: chr0naut
a reply to: v1rtu0s0
I once wrote a 97 page report in 3 days. Shwab's book is only 120 pages.
It doesn't seem to be a particularly unreasonable output for an academic.
The topicality of the book also would mean it could be published quite quickly.
A friend of mine wrote a fictional novella and had printed published copies about a week after signing with a publisher.
originally posted by: v1rtu0s0
originally posted by: chr0naut
a reply to: v1rtu0s0
I once wrote a 97 page report in 3 days. Shwab's book is only 120 pages.
It doesn't seem to be a particularly unreasonable output for an academic.
The topicality of the book also would mean it could be published quite quickly.
A friend of mine wrote a fictional novella and had printed published copies about a week after signing with a publisher.
Have you ever actually questioned the narrative before?
originally posted by: joejack1949
This is pretty interesting reading actually.
What a monster:
We do not know yet whether the “tyranny of GDP growth” will come to an end, but different signals suggest that the pandemic may accelerate changes in many of our well-entrenched social norms. If we collectively recognize that, beyond a certain level of wealth defined by GDP per capita, happiness depends more on intangible factors such as accessible healthcare and a robust social fabric than on material consumption, then values as different as the respect for the environment, responsible eating, empathy or generosity may gain ground and progressively come to characterize the new social norms.