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It’s not that I want to be “alarmist,” but the problem is worse than most people think. But I agree with and admire the intention of the author, Karen Lynn Allen. She wants us to know we can solve the problem, so let’s roll up our sleeves and get busy.
American actor Leonardo DiCaprio lands on the Wall of Shame today for one statement he made in his new film, Before the Flood. I do this very reluctantly, because at the same time I want to applaud the man for investing so much time and energy into producing this movie.
I want to thank Los Angeles Times reporter Jim Puzzanghera for serving up several textbook examples of the pro-growth Kool-Aid that pervades financial reporting. Our case study today is:
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Wall Of Shame
Reporting & commentary that assume eternal growth is feasible, good, and necessary for prosperity.
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Reporting & commentary that recognize growth has limits, costs, and consequences.
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Examples of classic pro-growth bias or exceptional acknowledgement of limits to growth, submitted by our readers!.
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