SAPP Member Jens Beckert Presents New Book “Verkaufte Zukunft” in Various Cities Across Germany
For decades, we’ve known about global warming and its dangers, yet global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. According to Jens Beckert, Director at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG) and member of the research initiative “Sharing a Planet in Peril” (SAPP), this failure to take necessary action stems from the nature of power and incentive structures for businesses, politicians, voters, and consumers, indicating that we’re sacrificing our future for short-term gains like quarterly profits, electoral outcomes, and immediate pleasures. Beckert explores these dynamics in his recently published book “Verkaufte Zukunft“.
In the spring of 2024 Jens Beckert will present his new book in various German cities (German only):
- 14.03.2024 Berlin
- 21.03.2024 Leipzig
- 10.04.2024 Cologne
- 18.04.2024 Freiburg and online via Livestream (free of charge, donations welcome)
The dilemma around which Beckert’s book is centered has previously been featured in a panel discussion organized by the Global South Studies Center (GSSC) titled “Beyond the Great Impasse: Varied Perspectives on Aggravating Environmental Crises Despite Growing Awareness”.
Reference
Beckert, J. 2024. Verkaufte Zukunft. Suhrkamp. Link
