Philosophy Wire: Democracy. Monsters.

Democracy fosters economic growth, according to a study. Indeed, countries switching to democratic rule experience a 20 percent increase in GDP over a 25-year period, compared to what would have happened had they remained authoritarian states, the researchers report. [1] But do we need economic growth? Is economic growth something we should strive to achieve? Take a step back. Breath. Shells on the sand. Coins rusting into the water. You are dreaming that you are alive. Shouting within crowds. And no one is listening. Look at the things you perceive as obvious. And you will look into the eyes of monsters…

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