Petr Skrabanek Quote on the History and Meaning of Consumption

„Until the 19th century, the term 'to consume' was used mainly in its negative connotations of 'destruction' and 'waste'. Tuberculosis was known as 'consumption', that is, a wasting disease. Then economists came up with a bizarre theory, which has become widely accepted, according to which the basis of a sound economy is a continual increase in the consumption (that is, waste) of goods“

Petr SkrabanekPetr Skrabanek explains the historical meaning of consumption and an economic theory about growth through increasing consumption.
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Petr Skrabanek was a Czech-Irish physician and a critic of modern medicine.

Quote reflects the historical development of the term 'to consume' and the economic theory of growth based on increasing consumption.


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Petr Skrabanek quote about consumption, waste, and the economy

Petr Skrabanek (1940–1994) was a Czech-Irish physician known for his critical views on modern medicine, medical myths, and the social impact of health ideologies. He was a sharp critic of so-called "healthism," which elevates health to a political ideology.

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