Brilliant!! Tim Jackson reflects on the system dynamics of our economics:
It is a strange, rather perverse story.
It is a story about us, people,
being persuaded
to spend money we don’t have
on things we don’t need
to create impressions that don’t last
on people we don’t care about!
Also recommended:
Jackson’s publication Prosperity without growth? The transition to a sustainable economy.
I was just browsing for more information on the work of Herman Daly who originated the idea of uneconomic growth and author of Steady-State Economics.
[Herman Daly was mentioned in relation to Cradle To Cradle by Bart Gottschalk (see: his book review of 'Cradle to Cradle – Remaking the Way We make Things'), Jan Juffermans (see: 'Cradle To Cradle: niet zo kinderlijk eenvoudig!' or his reaction to 'Leef een grote voetafdruk! Hoe meer afval hoe beter') and Leida Rijnhout (see: 'Money makes the world go round?').]
While looking for sources, I’ve found the Stock Exchange of Visions. What a nice concept, have a look at it. Several speakers give their opinion or ideas in videos on different visions. After each statement, you the viewer can agree or disagree or share your opinion in a forum. I hope William McDonough and Michael Braungart will be invited to share their vision here soon.
Anyway, have a look at what Herman Daly for example has to say about Natural Resources, Energy, and Growth. Note that Daly mentions efficiency, instead of eco-effectiveness, when he talks about Design.