"Bullshit in the sustainability and transition Literature" by Julian Kirchherr
"Bullshit in the sustainability and transition Literature" by Julian Kirchherr
Julian's paper stands out as a scathing critique of the pervasive culture of bullshit in the academic sustainability industry, which has co-opted the industry and policymaking with their uncritical perspective. Its novelty lies not in its groundbreaking analysis, but rather in its conformity to the accepted "norm" and its endorsement by a fellow "academic".
It is alarming how Julian Kirchherr
observation echoes what I have been pointing out for years, that the term "Sustainability" has been used as a mere buzzword in the western world to create the impression of expertise and concern, while the so-called "Peer reviewed" world has monopolized certain perspectives and disregarded those that go against the grain.
It is concerning to note that academic papers, which are increasingly being referred to for policymaking that affects diverse people, are subjected to review by a homogenous group of peers, raising questions about the rigor of the review process and the inclusivity of the resulting policies.
"The Data says", "According to the Peer reviewed article", blah blah blah
You can read the whole paper via the link below
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43615-022-00175-9
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