Kohei Saito's argument that capitalism is the root cause of climate change and we need to stop chasing growth to save the planet has struck a chord in Japan. Photo: Philip FONG / AFPSource: AFPAs Tokyo's millions put in another day's work on the coalface of capitalism, celebrity Marxist philosopher Kohei Saito and his friends are clearing rocks from a muddy mountain stream. Photo: Philip FONG / AFPSource: AFPSaito is not a member of the Japanese Communist Party and he rejects the need for top-down, Soviet-style systems. Saito makes clear in his book 'Slow Down' that for now his ideas only apply to the world's rich countries, which are disproportionately responsible for climate change. Saito makes clear in "Slow Down" that for now his ideas only apply to the world's rich countries, which are disproportionately responsible for climate change.

Source: The Star August 02, 2024 08:35 UTC