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Growth: A History and a Reckoning - Susskind - CEO's Library

11 May 2025

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View the full transcript and accompanying visualizations at ceoslibrary.com. Feeling stuck? Or maybe worried that progress is costing us the planet? 🌍 You're not alone. For centuries, growth was the unquestioned goal. But what if our relentless pursuit is leading us down a dangerous path? Daniel Susskind's *Growth: A Reckoning* unveils the hidden history and profound dilemma of economic growth. Unlock the secrets behind millennia of stagnation and the recent explosion of progress. Discover why 'more GDP' became our global obsession (hint: it was partly an accident!) and why that focus might be blinding us. Learn how to navigate the critical tradeoffs between prosperity, sustainability, equality, and the future of work. Are degrowth or fixing GDP the answer? Susskind offers a more powerful path forward. This episode distills Susskind's groundbreaking insights into actionable strategies for leaders navigating today's complex world. Stop chasing yesterday's growth model – discover how to shape tomorrow's. Tune in now! 🎧

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