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In 1972, a team of young scientists at MIT published a study exploring what would happen to human civilization if people kept pursuing endless economic growth on a finite planet. They weren’t just disbelieved, they were ridiculed. The story of Donella Meadows and “The Limits to Growth”.
Includes archival audio of Donella Meadows, Dennis Meadows, Aurelio Peccei, Jay Forrester, and others. Interviewee: John Fullerton. “Capitalism” is a production of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, in partnership with Imperative 21. The show is distributed by PRX.
LISTEN
- Listen to Episode 9: “At the Tipping Point” on Spotify
- Listen to Season 7: “Capitalism” from the start on Spotify
- Visit Scene on Radio’s site on Season 7: “Capitalism”
For more on the original three-part podcast by RE-PLOT, visit tippingpoint-podcast.com.
CREDITS
Reporting and Production
- Katy Shields
- Vegard Beyer
Co-Hosts
- John Biewen
- Ellen McGirt
Story Editing
Loretta Williams
Music
- Original music by Nora Beyer
- Additional music by Michelle Osis and Lili Haydn
- Music consulting by Joe Augustine of Narrative Music
Sound Editing
Anna Magdalino
Artwork
Harper Biewen
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