Moral Ambition and Talent Allocation

This chapter explores the troubling trend of talented individuals pursuing careers in industries like management consulting, which are seen as underutilizing their potential in solving critical global issues. The discussion emphasizes the need for a shift towards 'moral ambition,' advocating for greater engagement in socially beneficial roles as opposed to complacency in lucrative yet harmful professions. It calls for a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset in addressing significant societal challenges, while critiquing the notion that simply doing the bare minimum is sufficient to enact real change.