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Not all forms of growth yield beneficial results. For example, while economic advancement allows individuals to afford owning cars—leading to longer commutes—it can significantly detract from their quality of life. Technology aimed at promoting efficiency can yield time savings, thus allowing individuals to invest in their well-being rather than merely contributing to GDP figures.
Moreover, recent trends demonstrate that economic growth does not inherently rely on increasing pollution levels, leading to a potential trajectory where improvements in tech promise both enhanced living standards and a reduction in environmental impact.