Growth as a Model

"If economic growth continues, the world could become affluent during the twenty-first century, as the United States and Western Europe became affluent during the twentieth century. But ecological constraints threaten to stop growth. Global warming has already begun and could cause substantial damage by the end of the century. The age of cheap oil seems to be ending, and there are predictions that petroleum production will peak and begin to decline soon, causing prices to soar.

We often hear that we are reaching the limits of growth because of ecological constraints, but we rarely hear that we are also reaching the limits of human needs. Many Americans have become disillusioned with economic growth during the last few decades, not only because of the environmental problems it causes but also because the rising standard of living seems to bring diminishing satisfaction."

Greed as a creed!

Title has a link with some interesting points.