The Fallacy of the Tragedy of the Commons

Garrett Hardin seems to have made the some incorrect assumptions about human behavior — assumptions familiar to students of economics.

Why Do We Assume More Equals Better?

Count Chocula and the people who give him a voice are working off an untested assumption.

Technological Progress for Dummies, Part II

Brian Czech explains the nuts and bolts of technological progress and why it won’t solve the dilemma of growth.

Technological Progress for Dummies

Part 1 of Brian Czech’s explanation of why we can’t rely on technological progress to overcome the limits to economic growth.

There’s Hope for a New Economy in the New Year

Brent Blackwelder believes 2012 will be the year we break free from the “global suicide pact” of continuous growth.

Rio+20 Needs to Address the Downsides of Growth

Herman Daly succinctly sums up the steady-state perspective in his suggestion for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development.

An Open Letter to Peter Kent, Canada’s Minister of the Environment

James Johnston sees through what could only be described as a hoax by Canada’s Minister of the Environment.

Could Obama Be the First Steady-State President?

Obama probably understands the impossibility of infinite growth on a finite planet — he just needs the mandate to do something about it.

A Mindful Path to a Steady State Economy

Rick Heller explains how to substitute mindfulness for greed in the transition to a new economy.

Ten Turkeys for Thanksgiving

Brent Blackwelder urges you to carve up a Golden Fleece Turkey or two.