Date posted: 2010-01-01
These two interviews with Paul Romer (and the links to some of his writings) show how economic growth is related to the development and sharing of ideas.
Yochai Benkler ("The Wealth of Networks" - http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/61881089) shows how our social networks can and do promote this development and sharing.
Peter Victor ("Managing without growth" - http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/181072617) argues from a general systems view for ignoring GDP and focusing on sustainability and quality of life.