1/5: Yes - much of GDP is rooted in the fallacy of Homo economicus that views "humans as agents who are consistently rational, narrowly self-interested, & who pursue their subjectively-defined ends optimally...
via @CollectiveEvol
#ProSocial
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2/5: [w/ respect to these very narrowly defined factors]."
This limited view of humans, intertwined in many ways w/ the myth of the individual, has greatly contributed to our vast, growing wealth gaps, inequities in general, & #climatechange. It's decreased our...
3/5: long-term fitness levels as a nation & species.
Several years ago I conducted a small study that found, all else being equal, the more people who have a say in the decisions involved in a construction project (particularly earlier in the process), the more likely...
4/5: it will be designed & built sustainably [i.e., the more likely short-term Homo economicus factors are downplayed]." linkedin.com/pulse/why-do-w…
It's not hard to build on this & say the more...
#ProSocial #ClimateChange #DecisionMaking #Sustainability
5/5: demographically diverse this larger group of decision makers/influencers are, the more likely long-term, group needs are accounted for.
In other words, we need more women & people of color in power.
Thanks @katrinjak @NicolaSturgeon @jacindaardern for your leadership.
@katrinjak @NicolaSturgeon @jacindaardern 6/5: And other minorities.
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