TED Radio Hour What We Value
May 1, 2020
Corey Hajim, TED's business curator, dives into how the pandemic has forced a reassessment of business values. He discusses the urgent need for a shift toward collaborative and regenerative economies, questioning traditional metrics like GDP. The conversation highlights innovative models of sustainability, including the donut model, and underscores the importance of community-focused leadership. Hajim also explores the growing recognition of well-being over profit and the rise of B Corps as symbols of a more equitable business landscape.
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The Invisible Workforce
- Ai-jen Poo champions domestic workers' rights, highlighting their invisibility.
- She emphasizes their crucial role in our lives and advocates for equal treatment.
Beyond Growth
- Kate Raworth challenges the obsession with economic growth as the sole measure of prosperity.
- She argues that endless growth can leave people behind and harm the environment.
The Donut Economy
- Kate Raworth proposes a 'donut' model for a sustainable economy.
- It balances social needs with planetary boundaries, aiming for a 'sweet spot' of resource use.