4 why does hickel frown upon pundits using terms such

4. Why does Hickel frown upon pundits using terms such as de-growth, zero growth or de-
development in describing the alternative framework?
5. Some people might think that ‘de-developing’ is about giving things up, how does Hickel
explain that this is not the case?

Hickel explained ‘de-developing’ as sharing what we have fairly or cutting
excess consumption. Since the over-consumption of rich countries intensify the
impacts on the ecosystem that we depend on for our survival. He explained
that it is possible to reduce out material consumption and at the same time is
increasing human well being and happiness.