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Katy Shields
Tipping Point
The True Story of "The Limits to Growth"
This podcast, hosted by Katy Shields, is about the true story behind the groundbreaking 1972 study “The Limits to Growth”, and why the world ignored its message. Based on the late author's unpublished memoirs and featuring rare original audio recordings, this podcast accompanies Dana and Dennis Meadows and their team of scientists on their mission to tell the world about coming ecological crises and their solutions. Learn more at tippingpoint-podcast.com.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 67 ratings
Of critical importance
This is a story that tragically few people are familiar with, but was/is one of the most crucial projects of passion ever undertaken on (& for) this planet. Still undervalued half a century later, this wonderfully put together 3-part series can hopefully remind & rekindle the desire for...Read full review »
Discoskull via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/25/23
Amazingly produced podcast! The story is told in a very compelling fashion, keeping the listener engaged throughout - I couldn’t help but imagine the story visually as a Christopher Nolan movie! Besides that, it is one of the most important stories we must all hear today, as the dire consequences...Read full review »
Flox42 via Apple Podcasts · Denmark · 10/13/23
A story that needs to be told
From systems thinking to doughnut economics. We need this knowledge to be spread across society through as many means as possible
Mackemrich via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 07/19/23
Recent Episodes
We follow the later careers of the Meadows and their enduring impact on environmental studies, reflect on their pioneering findings from the 1970s in light of today's escalating environmental crises, and trace the resurgence of interest in their work.
Published 05/27/23
In the second episode, we trace the meteoric rise of "The Limits to Growth" to a global sensation. We uncover how it was not intended as a book nor for a world audience – and reveal the bitter PR warfare waged against it by industry, scientific and other elites.
Published 05/19/23
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