Economic inequality is soaring, the climate crisis is getting worse, the pandemic has exposed a ‘digital divide’ (with many people unable to access the technology to work and learn remotely), and more. Why is it so difficult for anything to be done about this? Can the government not step in and help? Alas, argues Mariana … Continue reading Review: Mariana Mazzucato, Mission Economy (2021)
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Five Books That Will Make You Think Differently About Capitalism
How should we shape the economy to deal with income inequality and climate change? What role should the state play in economic activity? Should we fear AI? These questions are some of the most important ones facing us today. In this post, we’ll have a look at how an array of scholars have tackled them, … Continue reading Five Books That Will Make You Think Differently About Capitalism
Review: Bill Gates, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster (2021)
Climate change is one of the most serious problems facing humanity at this point in time. What can we do now to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, and how can we adapt to what we cannot prevent? Bill Gates presents his understanding of where we’re at with solutions, and identifies the gaps in … Continue reading Review: Bill Gates, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster (2021)
Bucky Unbound 