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Ecological transformation: pathways to frugal and responsible innovation

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  • Franck Aggeri

    (CGS i3 - Centre de Gestion Scientifique i3 - Mines Paris - PSL (École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris) - PSL - Université Paris Sciences et Lettres - I3 - Institut interdisciplinaire de l’innovation - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

Abstract

Innovate, constantly and at an ever-growing pace. This is the order given to individuals, businesses, and states alike. When it comes to ecological transition, this blind faith in innovation's benefits has a name: "green" technological innovations (electric cars, renewable energies, and so on). These innovations are presented as pre-conditions for green growth, a model that promises to create financial wealth free from negative environmental impacts. But this model is dangerous for three reasons: it fails to properly estimate pollution transfers between lifecycles; it fails to allow for the effects of scale and the systemic effects associated with mass adoption of these innovations, and it leads people to believe they can maintain their lifestyles and consumption habits because technology will solve the ecological crisis. The negative effects of these technological innovations are proven, so how can we innovate differently to avoid undesirable impacts and help create a society that is truly sustainable? This article explores two complementary approaches: making innovators more responsible for the long-term consequences of their projects, and promoting innovation projects that are more frugal, centering on transforming lifestyles and modes of production and consumption in ways that are compatible with planetary boundaries and the needs of future generations.

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  • Franck Aggeri, 2023. "Ecological transformation: pathways to frugal and responsible innovation," Post-Print hal-04391663, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04391663
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