List of readings can be used as references in the essay.

What is Degrowth?

We will entertain the notion that less economic production could lead to a vastly better world, especially in the wealthy countries of the global North.

Readings:

Life in a ‘degrowth’ economy, and why you might actually enjoy it

https://theconversation.com/life-in-a-degrowth-economy-and-why-you-might-actually-enjoy-it-32224

Riccardo Mastini, “Work in a World without Growth” (June 6, 2018), https://www.resilience.org/stories/2018-06-06/work-in- a-world-without-growth/

Jonathan Rutherford, “How Do You Degrow an Economy, Without Causing Chaos?” (May 15, 2017), http://www.resilience.org/stories/2017-05-15/how-do-you- degrow-an-economy-without-causing-chaos/

Transition Towns from Totnes to Toledo

We will introduce the concept of a Just Transition and explore one set of alternative models for the future: the local visions of sustainable transition towns and resilient eco-villages found all over the world.

Please take at least 10-15 minutes to explore these websites: Transition United States –

http://www.transitionus.org/about-us

Common Transition Primer website:

Home

Global Ecovillage Network –

http://gen.ecovillage.org/en/article/what-ecovillage

Readings:

Ester Alloun and Samuel Alexander, “The Transition Movement: Questions of Diversity, Power, and Affluence,” Simplicity Institute (August 2014), http://www.resilience.org/stories/2014-08-18/the- transition-movement-questions-of-diversity-power-and-affluence/

Naresh Giangrande, “Seven Lessons on Starting a Worldwide Movement for Change” (February 9, 2018), http://www.resilience.org/stories/2018-02-09/seven-lessons-on- starting-a-worldwide-movement-for-change/

Rob Hopkins and Ted Trainer, “Always the Same, Always Different” (June 14, 2018), https://www.resilience.org/stories/2018-06- 14/always-the-same-always-different-a-response-to-ted-trainer/

Stephanie Van Hook, “What is Transition?” (March 14, 2017),

What is Transition?

Please explore the movie’s website, which is rich in content, solutions, and ideas for this class:

https://www.demain-lefilm.com/en/film