Comments on: Lessons from a Conference: Reaching the Tipping Point on Steady State Economics http://www.steadystateblog.org/lessons-from-a-conference-reaching-the-tipping-point-on-steady-state-economics/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lessons-from-a-conference-reaching-the-tipping-point-on-steady-state-economics Commentary on Ecological Economics and The Steady State Economy Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:15:20 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: thompsco http://www.steadystateblog.org/lessons-from-a-conference-reaching-the-tipping-point-on-steady-state-economics/comment-page-1/#comment-2744 thompsco Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:59:15 +0000 http://www.steadystateblog.org/?p=21#comment-2744 Kudos for your good work bringing up the issue. I know how difficult it can be to stand up and ask the awkward questions. Regarding the entrepreneur panelist and her cliched answer: I think a lot of people, when under the spotlight (literally) have a terrible time admitting "I don't know" or stating "that's a good point, I'll have to think about it more." At an emotional level they probably feel to admit uncertainty is a sign of weakness, and so they "wave their hands and change the subject", as Herman Daly put it so well. Just raising the question(s) is a huge win as it plants the thought. Rest assured many others will be sleeping on your words and at some point, when the time is right and they have connected all the dots in their own minds, they will reach their own "tipping point." So, well done and keep up the good work! Even encounters that don't feel like successes are banking points toward a tipping point in our civilization's thinking. I tend to think academia is the single best place to focus. One thing that should inspire us all is the thought (that Friedman touched on) that now is the time when an individual can really make a difference. Kudos for your good work bringing up the issue. I know how difficult it can be to stand up and ask the awkward questions. Regarding the entrepreneur panelist and her cliched answer: I think a lot of people, when under the spotlight (literally) have a terrible time admitting “I don’t know” or stating “that’s a good point, I’ll have to think about it more.” At an emotional level they probably feel to admit uncertainty is a sign of weakness, and so they “wave their hands and change the subject”, as Herman Daly put it so well.

Just raising the question(s) is a huge win as it plants the thought. Rest assured many others will be sleeping on your words and at some point, when the time is right and they have connected all the dots in their own minds, they will reach their own “tipping point.” So, well done and keep up the good work! Even encounters that don’t feel like successes are banking points toward a tipping point in our civilization’s thinking.

I tend to think academia is the single best place to focus. One thing that should inspire us all is the thought (that Friedman touched on) that now is the time when an individual can really make a difference.

]]> By: Growthbuster http://www.steadystateblog.org/lessons-from-a-conference-reaching-the-tipping-point-on-steady-state-economics/comment-page-1/#comment-2731 Growthbuster Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:12:06 +0000 http://www.steadystateblog.org/?p=21#comment-2731 I really appreciate the efforts you recount here and the candor of your blog about it. I've been wondering whether Friedman would be a good interviewee on the subject of economic growth for my film. What do you think? Obviously I need to get Herman Daly on camera, but I am looking for the best person to clearly articulate the notions of steady-state economics for the lay audience in an engaging manner. Dave Gardner Producer/Director Hooked on Growth: Our Misguided Quest for Prosperity Join the cause at <a HREF="http://www.growthbusters.com" rel="nofollow">www.growthbusters.com</A> I really appreciate the efforts you recount here and the candor of your blog about it. I’ve been wondering whether Friedman would be a good interviewee on the subject of economic growth for my film. What do you think? Obviously I need to get Herman Daly on camera, but I am looking for the best person to clearly articulate the notions of steady-state economics for the lay audience in an engaging manner.

Dave Gardner
Producer/Director
Hooked on Growth: Our Misguided Quest for Prosperity
Join the cause at http://www.growthbusters.com

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