Book · 2020 · Business & Economics
Slowdown
The End of the Great Acceleration—and Why It's Good for the Planet, the Economy, and Our Lives
Why people recommend it
Slowdown by Danny Dorling is a thought-provoking nonfiction book that examines contemporary global population trends, economic growth, and the deceleration of societal expansion across the modern world. On the Modern Wisdom podcast, guest Rory Sutherland appeared on the episode titled The Psychology Of Transport, Google Maps & Bear Attacks, which was published on November 22, 2021. During the discussion, which explored various facets of modern life, technology, and societal structures, Rory Sutherland brought up Danny Dorling's work. The speaker noted that Dorling, an Oxford professor of geography, argued that the vast majority of things in the world are currently either shrinking entirely or experiencing a significant decline in the speed at which they are growing. This observation served as a fascinating talking point regarding how humanity measures progress, development, and demographic shifts. By incorporating these insights into the conversation, the guest highlighted the counterintuitive realities of global statistics, encouraging listeners to rethink conventional assumptions about endless acceleration and perpetual expansion in modern economies and populations alike.
Who recommended it
- Rory Sutherland Recommended
Rory Sutherland — 1 mention
“and there's another book called the great slowdown by danny dawling who's an oxford professor of geography who makes the point that actually most things in the world are either shrinking or the speed at which they're growing is shrinking”