Lesson: Degrowth
Degrowth is not a new idea. Scientists and economists had discussed it long before climate change was a thing. Some now see degrowth as a viable way to lessen our impact on the earth. A byproduct of that may also be better lives for people because they would no longer be pursuing endless growth. With Japan’s graying population and decreasing birth rate resulting in Population Stagnation, degrowth could be the way to go. Then again, you may think otherwise.
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Each conversation topic is based on a theme. In order to help students acquire a basic understanding of that topic, four media articles are provided for them to read. I will never test you on the articles, but I strongly suggest you book lessons far enough in advance to give yourself enough time to properly prepare. The better prepared you are, the more benefit you will receive from our conversations.
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