Premise: The book explores the question of what would happen—to our economy, ecology, products, and ourselves—if we stopped consuming so much.
Approach: MacKinnon uses imaginative non-fiction, drawing on experts ranging from economists to climate scientists and corporate CEOs, to investigate how living with less would change the planet and society.
Key Insight: It addresses the paradox that an economy requires constant consumption, but even a slight drop in spending can lead to widespread financial distress, and builds a picture of a world with less shopping, considering both the positives and negatives.
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Premise: The book explores the question of what would happen—to our economy, ecology, products, and ourselves—if we stopped consuming so much.
Approach: MacKinnon uses imaginative non-fiction, drawing on experts ranging from economists to climate scientists and corporate CEOs, to investigate how living with less would change the planet and society.
Key Insight: It addresses the paradox that an economy requires constant consumption, but even a slight drop in spending can lead to widespread financial distress, and builds a picture of a world with less shopping, considering both the positives and negatives.