The Profound Ecological Implications of a Perpetually Growing Economy

The video discusses the founding of the Capital Institute, inspired by the need to align finance with ecological and social outcomes. It highlights the conflict between perpetual economic growth and the finite biosphere, emphasizing the systemic issues in finance that drive unsustainable growth. The discussion also touches on the increasing awareness of these issues outside traditional economic circles.

What inspired the creation of the Capital Institute?

How does the current financial system conflict with ecological outcomes?

What are some symptoms of an economic system that is bumping into the boundaries of the biosphere?

In what ways does the money system contribute to the need for continuous economic growth?

What is the significance of new economic thinking in relation to the challenges faced by the financial system?