Can the Economy Be Kinder? Work, Housing, Climate and a Better Future

Send us Fan MailWhat would the economy look like if it was designed around wellbeing, fairness and the planet rather than endless growth and profit?In this episode of The Science Intersection, Rachel speaks with Guy Dauncey, author of The Economics of Kindness, and Donald, author of a book exploring how the economy really works and how it could be changed to better serve people and planet.Together, they discuss why the current economic system so often fails to meet human needs, from housing and work to health, climate and community life. The conversation explores capitalism, regulation, co-operatives, public services, universal basic income versus universal basic services, automation, globalisation, and what a sustainable daily life might actually feel like.It is a wide-ranging discussion about whether we can move from an economy that rewards extraction and selfishness towards one built around fairness, ecological limits, democratic control and kindness.To find out more about the guests go to: https://thepracticalutopian.ca/https://www.economyofwant.uk/Support the show