decelerationism
Decelerationism is a philosophical and political movement advocating for a deliberate reduction in global economic growth, technological advancement, and population expansion. Proponents argue that unchecked growth leads to severe ecological degradation, social inequality, and long-term existential risks, such as climate change, resource depletion, and systemic collapse. The term gained prominence in the early 21st century through discussions in environmentalism, post-growth economics, and speculative fiction.
Central to decelerationism is the idea that modern industrial society’s reliance on perpetual expansion is unsustainable.
The movement intersects with broader critiques of capitalism, particularly its extractive and exploitative tendencies. Some decelerationists
Decelerationism is not universally accepted, however. Critics argue that abrupt economic contraction could exacerbate poverty, unemployment,