Kim Stanley Robinson on Hyper-Consumption

Kim Stanley Robinson on Hyper-Consumption

Science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson discusses the intentions and inspirations that went into his book, "Sixty Days and Counting." In particular, Robinson asserts that American hyper-consumption does not in reality raise levels of happiness or the quality of life, but is unquestionably damaging to the planet.
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