More stuff doesn’t always make life better.

More stuff no longer makes our lives better. Our corporations are forced to chase never-ending growth and profits, even when those no longer have any clear benefit to people. How can we recalibrate our economy, our governments, and our corporations to help us pursue happiness, peace, joy, connection, and contribution, rather than widgets? Steady state economics means pursuing the good life without destroying the only planet that can support any life.

Originally published at betterquest.org on March 31, 2014.