We should never place more importance on numbers and statistics than on the quality of human life. Ultimately, life is about enhancing your own well-being, your family’s well-being, or your community’s. Economics merely provides a framework for measuring this, but consumerism often distracts us from this focus. Additionally, data can be easily manipulated to misrepresent reality, as highlighted in the submission statement.
To make a counterpoint, even though I generally agree with your statement, it’s possible that sacrificing x% of our current quality of life could lead to a tenfold increase in the quality of life for future generations.
Growth itself isn’t negative, but focusing on it above everything else is problematic. We need to find a balance.
Agreed. Unchecked, excessive growth in the human body is what defines cancer. We need to control and limit this growth.
No, we should focus on equality, education, and supporting society as a whole. These priorities will naturally lead to increased economic growth, but the growth itself isn’t the main objective.