Barber describes global capitalism as the driver of social inequality that has produced two distinct kinds of consumers: the poor who cannot fulfill t...moreBarber describes global capitalism as the driver of social inequality that has produced two distinct kinds of consumers: the poor who cannot fulfill their basic needs and the rich who have a great deal of disposable income but very few needs. Today’s consumer economy, is driven by and ethos, focuses on creating needs, by promoting what he calls an “ethos of infantilization,” or a “mind-set of ‘induced childishness,’ in which adults pursue adolescent lifestyles, as evidenced by their tastes and spending habits.” This self-defeating capitalism Barber argues is a threat to democracy.(less)
Boulding argues in this text that humanity’s social evolution can be seen as the “evolution of human artifacts.” Social evolution occurs in two parts...moreBoulding argues in this text that humanity’s social evolution can be seen as the “evolution of human artifacts.” Social evolution occurs in two parts – physical and biological. Boulding first studies the physical processes that allow life to develop, then looks at the evolution of human artifacts, such as buildings, language and the ability to learn, as a driving force behind evolution in human society. Boulding also looks at the dynamics of evolution and the limits to evolutionary processes, as well as global disparities in wealth, the growth of science, the exhaustion of material resources and population growth.(less)
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