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Better Beings

The Purpose of the Economy with Ben Kellard

Dec 11, 2024
Ben Kellard, Director of Business Strategy at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, dives deep into the purpose of the economy. He explores how current market practices challenge well-being and urges a shift towards sustainable, ethical frameworks. The conversation highlights the intertwining of political tensions and economic insecurity while stressing the importance of emotional connections within organizations. Kellard also addresses the loneliness stemming from individualism, advocating for community rebuilding as a pathway to collective joy and true fulfillment.
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  • Ben Kellard emphasizes the need for a purpose-driven economy that prioritizes human and environmental well-being over mere profitability and GDP growth.
  • The concept of 'polycrisis' highlights the interconnected global challenges that necessitate urgent coordinated responses to advance sustainability and equity.

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The Intersection of Philosophy and Sustainability

Ben Kellard emphasizes the significance of combining diverse philosophical perspectives with sustainability to foster human flourishing. He shares how his educational journey, particularly his encounters with ancient Greek philosophy, shaped his understanding of what it means to live a good life. This historical lens provides a foundation that aligns sustainability with the need for a deeper connection to nature, asserting that one cannot thrive without the other. By examining the structures of organizations through this philosophical framework, he advocates for a purpose-driven approach to business that prioritizes human and environmental well-being.

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