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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 Based on the late author's unpublished memoirs and featuring rare original audio recordings, this podcast accompanies Dana and Dennis Meadows and their team of scientists on their mission to tell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.

Katy Shields


    • May 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 3 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


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    Where Are We Going, Really? (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 39:52


    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.

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    Maybe We Did Want to Save the World (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 35:19


    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.

    The Problematique (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 38:39


    In the first episode of "Tipping Point," we dive into the early days of the researchers behind "The Limits to Growth", how they came upon the project, and conducted their groundbreaking research.

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