David Suzuki Keynote speech to Green Party Sustainable Economics Conference (part 3/4)

Dr David Suzuki gave the keynote speech to a Sustainable Economic Conference hosted by the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand at Parliament.

This speech set the whole tone for the conference; smart economic solutions that can improve quality of life and move the focus away from growth.

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• David Suzuki
• sustainable development
• Green Party

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watching these types of speeches is my equivalence to religion

Who would ever join me in consuming less.

Its a hard "sell"

I think our insatiable lust for material goods is a fundamental problem with human nature. Enjoyment is always mediated at the brain, but you can get your dopamine hit without material acquisition. Think why you enjoy shopping, connect dots and enjoy moments of expanded understanding.

Enjoyment through imaginative resonance; reduce waste & strengthen mind