Human Flourishing in Progress and De-development

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What is the author's suggested approach to categorizing certain countries?

Regarding them as appropriately developed (correct)

Labeling them as underdeveloped

Considering them to be overdeveloped

Calling them developing nations

What percentage of people in middle- and high-income countries believe overconsumption is putting our planet and society at risk?

80%

50%

60%

70% (correct)

What do a majority of people in middle- and high-income countries believe about buying and owning less?

It would slightly compromise their happiness

It would not compromise their happiness (correct)

It would greatly increase their happiness

It would greatly compromise their happiness

Why are terms like 'de-growth', 'zero growth', and 'de-development' off-putting to some people?

Because they run against the deepest frames we use to think about human progress Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's concern with the language used by pundits promoting a transition from the dominant model of economic progress?

That it is negatively formulated Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's suggestion for selling the idea of 'de-developing' rich countries to westerners?

Using more positive language Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's concern with the concept of 'de-development'?

That it runs against the deepest frames we use to think about human progress Signup and view all the answers

What do people sense is wrong with the dominant model of economic progress?

That it is unsustainable Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of reframing the narrative around economic progress?

It may lead to less consumption Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's main argument regarding the language used to promote an alternative to the dominant model of economic progress?

That it should be more positively formulated Signup and view all the answers

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What is the author's suggested approach to categorizing certain countries?

What percentage of people in middle- and high-income countries believe overconsumption is putting our planet and society at risk?

What do a majority of people in middle- and high-income countries believe about buying and owning less?

Why are terms like 'de-growth', 'zero growth', and 'de-development' off-putting to some people?

What is the author's concern with the language used by pundits promoting a transition from the dominant model of economic progress?

What is the author's suggestion for selling the idea of 'de-developing' rich countries to westerners?

What is the author's concern with the concept of 'de-development'?

What do people sense is wrong with the dominant model of economic progress?

What is the advantage of reframing the narrative around economic progress?

What is the author's main argument regarding the language used to promote an alternative to the dominant model of economic progress?

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