Why, in today's "society of prosperity," do so many people live in poverty, without access to healthcare, working two or three jobs yet still struggling to get by, with no prospects for the future, while the planet is burning;

In this book, Kohei Saito argues that although unchecked capitalism is often blamed for inequality and climate change, calls for "sustainable development" and a "Green New Deal" are a dangerous compromise.

Capitalism creates artificial scarcity by seeking profit based on the value of products, not their usefulness, and prioritizes perpetual growth above all else. Therefore, it is impossible to reverse climate change within a capitalist society.

Furthermore, the system that originally created the problem cannot be part of the solution. Saito proposes de-growth and slowing down, curbing economic activity through democratic reforms of work and production.

Practically, he advocates for: ending mass production and mass consumption; decarbonization through reduced working hours; prioritizing essential work over corporate profits.

By returning to a system of social ownership, we can restore abundance and focus on activities vital for human life, thus reversing climate change and saving the planet.

SAITO KOHEI LEADING POLITICAL FIGURE SAITO KOHEI