{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6508a0632685640011df2831/67d95978d79e9e1991e25486?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Growing out of Growth (GooG) Festival Panel Discussion Part 2","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6508a0632685640011df2831/1742295229374-57275f2b-e432-4b79-93b5-0ee5099617c1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Context:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This episode features the second half of the panel discussion recorded at the \"Growing Out of Growth\" festival, an event dedicated to exploring and promoting degrowth as a viable pathway toward a sustainable and equitable future. The panel titled&nbsp;\"The way forward — What can we do to make degrowth a reality?\"</p><p>If you did not listen to the previous part please do so.</p><p>This section of the panel captures a portion of the discussion focused on communication strategies for degrowth and a \"takeaway session\" summarizing key points.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Speakers:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Ulrich Teidlt:</strong> Letzte Generation, physics educator.</li><li><a href=\"https://berlinergazette.de/author/juliolinares/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Julio Linares</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Activist and economic anthropologist, Basic Income activist, author</li><li><strong>Carolina Rübe:</strong> <a href=\"https://konzeptwerk-neue-oekonomie.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Konzeptwerk Neue Ökonomie</a> (think tank for new economy)</li><li><strong>Antonio Rohrßen:</strong> Former member of “Klima Liste” (a political party) and the Organizer of the Beyond Growth Germany conference&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://speakerinnen.org/de/profiles/2001\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dr. Federica Habermann</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Historian, economist, and author.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p>The second part of the panel focuses on the theme of communication, specifically in the context of promoting degrowth. Key points include:</p><ul><li><strong>Democratically managed commons: </strong>The panel<strong> </strong>discusses the importance of community and cooperation as alternatives to capitalist individualism. This aligns closely with the idea of commoning, which involves the collective management of resources and shared spaces.</li><li><strong>The Power of Storytelling:</strong> There's an emphasis on the importance of telling relatable stories to engage people with the concept of degrowth, rather than relying solely on abstract arguments.</li><li><strong>Reframing Narratives:</strong> The discussion touches on the need to \"turn things on their head\" and challenge dominant narratives, particularly those that create fear or promote unsustainable consumption.</li><li><strong>Community and Cooperation:</strong> The importance of community and cooperation is highlighted as a key aspect of degrowth, contrasting with the individualism often associated with capitalist ideology.</li><li><strong>Fun and Enjoyment:</strong> \"If it isn't fun, it isn't degrowth,\" emphasizing the importance of enjoyment and community in the degrowth transition.</li><li><strong>Operating in Crises:</strong> The discussion acknowledges the need to consider how to navigate and utilize crises to advance degrowth.</li><li><strong>Diversity of Methods and Stakeholders:</strong> The panelists emphasized the need for a diverse range of communication methods to reach different audiences. They stress the importance of engaging with various stakeholders (privileged or neglected), acknowledging the need to tailor messages to specific groups.</li><li><strong>Interdependency: </strong>The interdependency of the global north and south is inevitable, and isolating oneself from global problems is impossible.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>External References Mentioned:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://growingoutofgrowth.org/ \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://growingoutofgrowth.org/ </a></li><li><a href=\"https://waswirtunkoennen.jetzt/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://waswirtunkoennen.jetzt/</a> - \"What can we do now\", a list of degrowth actions and policies</li><li>Timothy Morton (philosopher and author)</li></ul>","author_name":"Ilya Sogolov"}