What happens far away doesn’t stay far away. Police increasingly look like soldiers. Surveillance tested on the powerless, then turned on everyone. Cheap labor and raw materials bought where rules are lax — and migration follows. Journalist Rania Khalek mapped this pattern: the imperial boomerang. Not one boomerang — five: migration, security, technology, militarization and… Continue reading Rania Khalek: How the Violence You Export Comes Back Home — The Imperial Boomerang
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Li An Phoa on Drinkable Rivers: Making a Big Problem Small, One Walk at a Time
Over the past decades, the quality of our freshwater rivers has declined. A huge, abstract problem. But one woman made it small and practical: she simply started walking a river. And invited everyone along. I admire Li An Phoa, founder of Drinkable Rivers.She takes the biggest problem and makes it inzichtelijk — visible and tangible.Starting… Continue reading Li An Phoa on Drinkable Rivers: Making a Big Problem Small, One Walk at a Time
Shifting the Food Economy Away from Global Corporates to Regional Economies — Helena Norberg-Hodge
Here’s something strange. Food that travels ten thousand kilometers is often cheaper than food grown around the corner. How is that possible? Because the true costs are hidden — paid not at the register, but through our taxes. Artificially low transport prices make global food look cheap. Today, let’s talk about shifting to regional economies.… Continue reading Shifting the Food Economy Away from Global Corporates to Regional Economies — Helena Norberg-Hodge
Evelyn Austin on Digital Civil Rights: How Bits of Freedom Is Shifting the Power of Tech to the People
When big tech knows more about you than you know about yourself, democracy is quietly at risk. But here is the thing: individuals can win in court against companies with the deepest pockets. Twice, even. Today, let’s talk about shifting the power of tech back to the people. I look up to Evelyn Austin, director… Continue reading Evelyn Austin on Digital Civil Rights: How Bits of Freedom Is Shifting the Power of Tech to the People
Vandana Shiva: Why Seed Sovereignty and Reconnecting with the Earth Matter for Our Future
When you view nature merely as raw material to be extracted, you lose your connection to life itself. True wealth isn’t found in corporate monopolies, but in living biodiversity, seeds, and soil. Today, let’s talk about restoring our sacred relationship with the Earth. I look up to scholar, environmental activist, and ecofeminist Vandana Shiva. What… Continue reading Vandana Shiva: Why Seed Sovereignty and Reconnecting with the Earth Matter for Our Future
Emma Holten on Deficit: Why Caring for People Is the Real Foundation of Our Economy
Our economy is built on a massive blind spot: we treat the work that keeps society alive—care, human connection, and raising the next generation—as a cost instead of our greatest asset. Today, let’s talk about the true value of care. I look up to feminist economist and author Emma Holten, writer of the international bestseller Deficit.… Continue reading Emma Holten on Deficit: Why Caring for People Is the Real Foundation of Our Economy
Clara Mattei on Austerity, Capital, and Building FREE: How Economics Can Serve People
Forced spending cuts aren’t an unfortunate economic accident; they’re a political weapon used to protect capital and suppress social change. When we accept the myth of permanent scarcity, we accept deep inequality. Today, let’s look at how economics can be reshaped to serve people instead of power. I look up to Clara Mattei, economic historian and… Continue reading Clara Mattei on Austerity, Capital, and Building FREE: How Economics Can Serve People
Radical responsibility & pushing industry standards with Antje von Dewitz
In a market flooded with cheap, disposable gear, true leadership isn’t about cutting corners to win the price war. It’s about raising the standard so high that others have no choice but to follow. Today, let’s talk about what it means to lead by investing deeply in your people and the planet. I look up… Continue reading Radical responsibility & pushing industry standards with Antje von Dewitz
Katherine Trebeck & The Power of “Enough”
Why do so many business leaders feel the need to “give back”? If your business model requires you to give back later, it means you took too much in the first place. True sustainability isn’t about charity after the damage is done. It’s about designing a business that is built on enough from day one. I had… Continue reading Katherine Trebeck & The Power of “Enough”
The Entrepreneurial State & Public Value – Mariana Mazzucato
Your business is not an island. The secret to long-term security and a better future for your children isn’t found in a smaller government, but in a stronger partnership with the community that makes your innovation possible. Recognizing public value is the key to becoming a resilient leader. I’ve been diving deep into the work… Continue reading The Entrepreneurial State & Public Value – Mariana Mazzucato