We’re addicted to getting richer, and based on conventional wisdom, it’s understandable why. The thinking is that richer societies are happier societies. For nearly a century now, the economy has been…
The global population is growing by around 70 to 80 million people a year, placing enormous pressure on the natural systems that sustain life. The obvious solution is to reduce the…
Imagine being faced with a challenge so complicated that no one dares ask the question that might lead to solutions because the consequences of doing so don’t bear contemplating. That’s the…
The system that made us rich can no longer sustain itself Whether it’s going faster, building higher, or living longer, modern society is built on the assumption that more is always better…
How a simplifying model of humanity became a blueprint for society Humans can be loving and cruel, generous and selfish, rational and impulsive — sometimes all in the same afternoon. That complexity is part…
Social media rewards sensationalism, buries nuance, and manufactures false expertise Social media platforms have evolved to reward intolerance. Algorithms engineered to maximise engagement empower nationalists, racists, and sexists to build large…