6th colloquium for young scientists

Ways out of the growth society

Invitation to Master’s students and doctoral candidates from all disciplines

Infinite growth is not possible in a finite world. Nevertheless, modern societies rely exclusively on economic growth to develop, secure and expand their prosperity – at the cost of overexploiting resources and constantly increasing levels of emissions that will destroy humanity’s conditions for survival in the medium term. Although there are numerous analyses on the unsuitability of growth economies for the future, there are hardly any studies on what a post-growth society could look like and how it could be achieved.

At the colloquium, academics from various disciplines, including Hans Diefenbacher, Niko Paech and Michael Kopatz, will present alternatives to the growth economy for discussion and attempt, together with young academics, to open up areas of thought and possibilities for a post-growth economy and paths to sustainability.

The Forum for Responsibility Foundation will cover all travel, accommodation and catering costs for participation in the entire colloquium. Partial participation is not possible. The application deadline was January 31, 2017.