The Problem With Progress
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…
Why Economics Rewrote Human Nature — And Broke the World
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…
Why Intolerance Thrives in the Age of Information Overload
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…
How the First Doughnut Economy Could Spark a Global Revolution
To achieve the Doughnut, countries need to abandon economic growth. Doing so would be a declaration of war on the global economy. At first glance, the Doughnut hardly resembles the beginning of…
How Billionaires Profit from a Lie at the Heart of the Climate Crisis
With the greatest sleight of hand in modern history, the true cause of the climate crisis was rebranded as its solution — and billionaires cashed in For decades, we’ve been told the climate crisis…
Why Social Media is a Factory for Narcissism
In the digital world, the content creator IS GOD It awakens with that dreaded feeling of self-loathing. The narcissist, once more in the bottomless pit of despair. It needs a hit desperately,…