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MENTAL MODEL · M5330

Degrowth

Degrowth
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Critiques the myth of 'unlimited GDP growth' and advocates for a deliberate reduction in production and consumption scales in exchange for ecological balance, social equity, and human well-being. It holds that 'enough' is better than 'more'.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

A development philosophy of subtraction. In personal career planning, once a certain stage is reached, continuing to pursue income growth (GDP) may reduce quality of life (negative marginal utility). At this point, one should shift to a Degrowth strategy: reduce workload, lower material desires, and enhance the quality of leisure and spiritual life.

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Advocates for a deliberate reduction of aggregate material production and consumption within ecological boundaries, replacing GDP growth with equity and well-being as goals, and questioning the paradigm of unlimited growth.

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