What if true prosperity is not measured by the incessant rise of our GDP but by our communities’ health and our planet’s vitality? In “Prosperity Without Growth: Economics for a Finite Planet,” Tim Jackson dismantles the notion that relentless economic growth is the key to lasting prosperity. He advocates for a vision
Part 2 Our previous discussion explored the complex relationship between capitalism and sustainability (here). We examined how capitalism—driven by competition and self-interest—has fuelled innovation and growth but at our planet’s and communities’ expense. Now, let’s shift gears and explore what lies beyond the horizon. Is there a better way to balance economic
In the quest for business growth and innovation, companies often find themselves trapped in a fierce battle for market share, like sharks fighting over a dwindling supply of fish in a red ocean. To break free from this “red ocean” of competition, W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne’s book “Blue Ocean Shift:
Is it time to embrace genuine self-governance and move beyond traditional methods? In 1776, Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” became a powerful catalyst, rallying American colonists to resist English rule. Its profound impact inspired Americans to break free from colonial dominance and seize control of their fate. Paine’s pioneering arguments, which condemned the
Imagine playing a team sport—soccer, basketball, or any game where working together is critical. For the team to win, everyone needs to follow specific rules, trust each other, and agree on how to share responsibilities. What if this idea was applied instead of a game to how we organise our entire society?
Social entrepreneurship is like a lighthouse in a stormy sea—it guides society toward change, breaking through the darkness and helping people find a safer course. In their insightful work, Social Entrepreneurship, Roger L. Martin and executive Sally R. Osberg explore what makes social entrepreneurship so potent, how it differs from conventional social services,
When we think of progress, we often equate it with wealth. After all, isn’t a booming economy with new technologies, businesses, and opportunities supposed to uplift everyone? Surprisingly, a 19th-century political economist, Henry George, posed a thought-provoking question: Why does poverty persist and worsen as societies grow richer? In his seminal work
Often seen as opposing forces, are capitalism and socialism like two dancers performing a complex routine together in the big story of economic systems? In his groundbreaking work “Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy,” the first edition in 1942, Joseph A. Schumpeter offers a compelling, if somewhat unsettling, portrait of capitalism’s future. Then, he
Why does the education system often stifle creativity and problem-solving instead of advancing innovation and independent thinking? In a world that celebrates these qualities, it’s surprising that our schools reward obedience and conformity. Ana Lorena Fábrega’s book, The Learning Game, challenges this status quo, making a solid case for why and how
Did you know that our world has been driven forward by a series of advancements, each propelling us into the future? The first advancement, known as the First Industrial Revolution, was powered by steam. The second was powered by electricity, the third by computers, and the fourth by intelligent machines, robotics, and