Tipping Point: The True Story of "The Limits to Growth"

By: Katy Shields
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  • This podcast, hosted by Katy Shields, is about the true story behind the groundbreaking 1972 study “The Limits to Growth”, and why the world ignored its message. Based on the late author's unpublished memoirs and featuring rare original audio recordings, this podcast accompanies Dana and Dennis Meadows and their team of scientists on their mission to tell the world about coming ecological crises and their solutions. Learn more at tippingpoint-podcast.com.
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  • The Problematique (Part 1)

    The Problematique (Part 1)
    May 15 2023
    In the first episode of "Tipping Point," we dive into the early days of the researchers behind "The Limits to Growth", how they came upon the project, and conducted their groundbreaking research.
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    39 mins
  • Maybe We Did Want to Save the World (Part 2)

    Maybe We Did Want to Save the World (Part 2)
    May 19 2023
    In the second episode, we trace the meteoric rise of "The Limits to Growth" to a global sensation. We uncover how it was not intended as a book nor for a world audience – and reveal the bitter PR warfare waged against it by industry, scientific and other elites.
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    35 mins
  • Where Are We Going, Really? (Part 3)

    Where Are We Going, Really? (Part 3)
    May 27 2023
    We follow the later careers of the Meadows and their enduring impact on environmental studies, reflect on their pioneering findings from the 1970s in light of today's escalating environmental crises, and trace the resurgence of interest in their work.
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    40 mins

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Great historical perspective

Thoughtful narrative account on the rejection of the limits of growth book and its conclusions. Well narrated and includes interesting original audio clips. In term of thorough analysis there still a lot unsaid, the economist get the worst scapegoat role, however I’m sure there are many more factors playing into this. But I wouldn’t expect more from a 3 part podcast. Indefinitely leaned a lot!

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fairly interesting

great narration. opens up a lot of further avenues for research into the origins and usage of the book in question.

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