Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

Building Common Purpose with Sir Paul Collier

Building Common Purpose with Sir Paul Collier

FromStories of Impact


Building Common Purpose with Sir Paul Collier

FromStories of Impact

ratings:
Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Nov 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As we explore our season focusing on citizenship in the networked age, journalist Richard Sergay explores the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen in the digital era, the individual and community strengths inherent in healthy citizenship, and the threats to our future without it. Today’s conversation is with Sir Paul Collier, a professor of economics and public policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. Professor Collier is a world-renowned economist and a best-selling author, including The Future of Capitalism: Facing the New Anxieties, and his latest release, with John Kay, Greed is Dead: Politics After Individualism. Mentioned in this episode:  Citizenship in a Networked Age Greed is Dead: Politics After Individualism by Paul Collier and John Kay The Future of Capitalism: Facing the New Anxieties by Paul Collier Mette Frederiksen The Tyranny of Merit by Michael Sandel Encyclopædia Britannica defining communitarianism   Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts More about this episode Read the transcript of this episode Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube Comments, questions and suggestions info@storiesofimpact.org Supported by Templeton World Charity Foundation
Released:
Nov 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (87)

Featuring stories of new scientific research on human flourishing that translate these basic discoveries into practical tools. Bringing a mix of curiosity, compassion, and creativity that will appeal to all ages, journalist Richard Sergay and acclaimed writer/producer Tavia Gilbert shine a spotlight on the human impact at the heart of a cutting-edge social and scientific research project. This project was made possible through the generous support of a grant from Templeton World Charity Foundation.