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Joshua talks about whether reducing our consumption is enough to save the planet, or whether we need to do more than recycle, share stuff, and consume less; the upsides and downsides of capitalism; potential necessary changes to environmental policy; and some misconceptions about human progress with author and MIT scientist and professor Andrew McAfee, and they answer the following questions:

How can we use minimalist practices to help the environment? (05:21)

How do we train ourselves to purchase more intentionally and less impulsively? (23:37)

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