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Angrynomics: Why The World is So Angry, with Mark Byth, Eric Lonergan and Linda Yueh

Jul 14, 2020

Join economist and broadcaster Linda Yueh as she engages with Mark Blyth, a professor and co-author of 'Angrynomics', and Eric Lonergan, who dives into the economic aspects of anger. They tackle the reasons behind rising societal anger despite growing wealth, revealing the link between economic disparities and moral outrage. Their innovative ideas, such as a National Wealth Fund and the 'data dividend' concept, aim to balance wealth and empower individuals. With humor, they reflect on personal relationships and the constructive potential of anger.

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Linda Yueh

Eric Lonergan

Mark Blyth

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Anger, Collaboration, and Societal Dynamics

21min

The Anger Behind Economic Disparities

4min

Innovative Solutions to Societal Anger

6min

Profiting from Personal Data

9min

A Humorous Reflection on Personal Relationships and Anger

2min

Why are measures of stress and anxiety on the rise, when economists and politicians tell us we have never had it so good? While statistics tell us that the vast majority of people are getting steadily richer the world most of us experience day-in and day-out feels increasingly uncertain, unfair, and ever more expensive. In this week's podcast Professor Mark Blyth and Eric Lonergan speak to economist and broadcaster Linda Yueh about their new book 'Angrynomics', why the world feels so angry and how we can make things better. To find out more and buy Angrynomics the book click here: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0888SG7Y7/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 ------------------------------ Intelligence Squared+. The world's best speakers. Your questions. £4.99 per month. Intelligence Squared+ will bring you live, interactive events every week on our new online platform. Just like at our real-life events, you’ll be able to put your questions to our speakers, vote in live polls and interact with other members of the audience. Your subscription will give you access to multiple events featuring the world’s top thinkers and opinion formers, including Thomas Piketty, Margaret Atwood, Clive Woodward, Thomas Friedman, Meera Syal and Paloma Faith. For a full list of Intelligence Squared+ events and to subscribe, click here: https://bit.ly/2yfYIfm

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