Hooked on Growth

Wednesday, October 29, 7-9 PM, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington

Free and Open to the Public

Our growth-centric system is broken! It’s not providing the happiness or the prosperity we seek. But that’s good news; it means a shift to a sustainable model will be good for us. We’ll be happier and more prosperous! Individual and public policy decisions today are informed by a powerful, pro-growth cultural bias. Undeterred by the facts of resource depletion, pollution, climate change, sprawl, traffic congestion and a whole host of other problems, we’re on a collision course powered by denial and the myth that growth brings prosperity and can go on forever.

Hooked on Growth looks into the psychology of denial and crowd behavior. It explores our obsession with urban and economic growth, and our reluctance to address overpopulation issues head-on. This documentary holds up a mirror, encouraging us to examine the beliefs and behaviors we must leave behind – and the values we need to embrace – so our children can survive and thrive.

After the showing of the 54 minute movie there will be an open discussion. Resource information will also be made available.

To view a trailer go to: www.growthbusters.org

Sponsors are the Vermont Sierra Club, Vermonters for Sustainable Population and UVM Environmental Studies Program

Courtesy of George Webb at profgeorgewebb@yahoo.com