Lecture

Human Wellbeing: Energy, Needs, and Sustainability

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This lecture explores the relationship between energy, human needs, and sustainability. It covers topics such as sustainability vs. wellbeing, theories of human needs, the optimal size of the economy, limitations of using markets for energy allocation, and challenges in managing energy. The instructor discusses the importance of satisfying human needs within ecological constraints, the fundamental human needs according to Max-Neef, and the critical participation and autonomy required for human wellbeing.

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