L6. Human Flourishing as Reflected in Progress and De-development (Dream Catcher) by Michelle Ann Talaguit

1. What is the main objective of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations?

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The main objective of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations is to eradicate poverty by 2030.

2. What is the standardized unit that measures resource use and waste?

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The standard unit that measures resource use and waste is known as Global Hectares.

3. What is the standard response to eradicating poverty?

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The standard response is growth. Growth has been the main object of development for the past 70years, despite the fact that it’s not working. It also studies at the relation between poverty alleviation and long-term development. Poverty reduction and long-term development are inextricably linked, and poverty reduction is the foundation for long-term development.

4. What is the threshold of the Earth for adequately sustaining life?

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The threshold of the Earth for adequately sustaining life is 1.9 global hectares. Even with such a high level of consumption, people and individuals can live long and happy lives.

5. According to the majority of people in middle- and high-income countries, what puts the planet and society at risk?

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70% of people in middle- and high-income countries believe overconsumption is putting our planet and society at risk.

6. How many hectares should each of us consume annually based on the resources available in the planet?

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Right now, our planet only has enough resources for each of us to consume 1.8 “global hectares” annually – a standardised unit that measures resource use and waste.

7. What are the two indicators of the quality of life given in the article?

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Some excess income and consumption.

8. What crisis in the planet would force us to slow down if we do not do so voluntarily?

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Climate change.

9. According to Hickel, what must be done instead of urging poor countries to " up" with rich one?

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We should be thinking of ways to get rich countries to “catch down” to more appropriate levels of development. We should look at societies where people live long and happy lives at relatively low levels of income and consumption not as basket cases that need to be developed towards western models, but as exemplars of efficient living.

10. How would the different areas of the world react to the idea of "de-development"?

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The idea of de-development would prove to be a strong rallying cry in the global south base on the recent consumer survey. In that recent consumer survey, 70% of the middle and high income countries believe that overconsumption is putting the planet and the society at risk. A similar majority also believe we should strive to buy and own less and doing so would not compromise our happiness.

1. What are the manifestation of the society's tendency to overproduce and overconsume?

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Overproduction and consumption are negative indicators for both individuals and society as a whole. Extremes, inbalances, and wastes are all represented by this symbol. Despite the difficulties, society must be governed to achieve moderation in all areas.

2. Should middle- and high- income countries regulate their growth and consumption? Why or why not?

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Slowing growth in emerging nations in the aftermath of the global financial crisis has reignited the discussion about the so-called "middle-income trap."

3. How have we been enframed by the notion of growth?

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By how we contribute to our economy's growth and how we measure our standard of living. We are all awestruck by the fact that science has enabled advancements. We've always assumed that progress is synonymous with growth. We spend as much money as we like and are constantly greedy, oblivious to the fact that there are individuals who would love to have a happy life.

4. How do we improve our lives and yet reduce consumption?

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One approach to make sure you get the most out of everything is to limit your consumption, whether it's of goods, services, or even the internet, so you can concentrate on the things that really important. You leave resources available for other people when you only receive what you need and can consume.

5. What are the difference between the traditional development framework with the de-development framework of progress?

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The traditional development framework holds that we require greater growth in order to enhance or improve our lives. The de-developing framework aims to shift the focus of development away from economic growth and toward increased longevity and happiness.

6. Why must we change our paradigm of growth and consumption to that of "de-development"?

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There are still countries suffering from poverty and attempting to catch up, but Hickel believes that instead of impoverished countries attempting to 'catch up,' affluent countries should be attempting to 'catch down.' We should consider how the developed countries may catch up to the developing countries and achieve more suitable levels of development. We should study societies in which individuals live long and happy lives despite having limited wealth and consumption.

7. Why are the terms de-development, de-growth, and zero growth seemingly unacceptable to the usual framework of human progress?

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It is an insult to someone you'll define as de-growth and zero growth because it implies a limit to growth or no growth/learning at all.

8. Which do you prefer the traditional development or the de-development progress framework?

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9. Is de-development applicable or being observed during this global pandemic? Give reasons or examples.

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Yes. At this time, the government is lowering the prices of products. In various areas of the country, community pantries are also available.

10. What do you think are the benefits of the global pandemic with regard to development or progress?

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The catastrophic outbreak brings the entire planet to a halt. Processor had more time to ponder and consider about development and advancement as a result of this.

References:

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https://prezi.com/2iktb8hu7ugb/human-flourishing-as-reflected-in-progress-and-development/
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