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it was not impossible
if they say it is possible
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in light of this, perhaps we should regard such countries not as underdeveloped, but rather as appropriately developed. and maybe we need to start calling on rich countries to justify their excesses. the idea of “de-developing” rich countries might prove to be a strong rallying cry in the global south, but it will be tricky to sell to westerners. tricky, but not impossible. according to recent consumer research, 70% of people in middle- and high-income countries believe overconsumption is putting our planet and society at risk. a similar majority also believe we should strive to buy and own less, and that doing so would not compromise our happiness. people sense there is something wrong with the dominant model of economic progress and they are hungry for an alternative narrative.
in light of this, perhaps we should regard such countries not as underdeveloped, but rather as appropriately developed. and maybe we need to start calling on rich countries to justify their excesses. the idea of “de-developing” rich countries might prove to be a strong rallying cry in the global south, but it will be tricky to sell to westerners. tricky, but not impossible. according to recent consumer research, 70% of people in middle- and high-income countries believe overconsumption is putting our planet and society at risk. a similar majority also believe we should strive to buy and own less, and that doing so would not compromise our happiness. people sense there is something wrong with the dominant model of economic progress and they are hungry for an
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