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Populism and extremism thrive on fear and hopelessness, inequality and poverty
Neoliberal Economics has dragged the World to the Abyss
'Neoliberal capitalism has contributed to the rise of fascism’- Nobel laureate economist, Joseph Stiglitz
The neoliberal populists have asset-stripped and poisoned our minds, but, believe me, we can take back control. This, in a nutshell, is the gist of this posting.
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Nota bene
Economics must become a vehicle of hope and the path to a shared prosperity and it should connect with peoples’ aspirations and dreams. We are running out of time. If our field does not change, if the revolution in thinking I am calling for does not happen, if we do not revisit the rich and fertile soil in which economics was born, that being moral philosophy amid the broader questions of human existence, meaning, purpose, and ecology, then, not only will we have retreated from the chance to play a constructive role in solving the multiple global crises, we will also inherit well deserved scorn and contempt. The opportunity is upon us. Let us seize it. Carpe Diem!
Populism as a Catalyst for Extremism and Exclusionary Nationalism
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Championing a high moral compass in politics and economics
Populism and extremism thrive on fear and hopelessness
Politics and economics must become vehicles of hope and connect with peoples’ aspirations and dreams. Carpe diem!
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Given what is happening to us all and to the entire web of life, it is tragic to note that the most overlooked leadership skill in politics, economics and business, in teaching and practice, is the absence of a moral compass in decision making. According to the Balance Careers, four of the 10 top leadership skills are: 1) communication, 2) motivation, 3) delegating, and 4) positivity. Wow! Where is the moral compass!!
Is this how to build a better world when there are no virtues except the love for Money, Money, Money!
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Politics is often described as the art of the possible, but it is also the art of serving the people, by focusing on taking action in the interest of the common good. In a world where trust in political leaders is eroding on a daily basis, when fakery is at the heart of all politicians do, the need for good governance in politics has never been more urgent and important.
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'All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?'
‘What is it that we hunger for? The modern world would have us look no further than our smartphone…TikTok, Amazon, YouTube, Google…to find that elusive object of our desire. Yet, many are realizing that what we need most, is already within us – if we are willing to ‘let go’. Let go of what? The illusion at the heart of every crisis we face in the world today, every system of oppression. The illusion of separation, that ‘my’ cravings, grievances, conveniences are of paramount importance.’- KOSMOS Journal
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Loneliness: The Silent Pandemic
All Together. All Connected. But All Isolated, Separated and Alone
The message is clear: We must create a path to human connection and interaction, if we care about humanity, civility, health and wellbeing.
Lest it has been forgotten, artificial/virtual relationships aren’t the cure for loneliness - they’re a symptom of it.
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