Business Without Bullsh-t COP This. Your Tote Bag Isn’t Going to Save the World.
EP 357 - As COP 29 draws to a close in sunny, oil rich Azerbaijan we revisit our spirited conversation with political economist Grace Blakeley. We talk about Green New Deals and why we need to restore faith in democracy above all else.
Grace makes a compelling point that dealing with Climate Change shouldn’t be put on the shoulders of individuals but those of institutions and businesses, as only they can affect the systemic changes required.
We discuss how investing money in fixing problems now will pay for itself in the long run (it worked after WWII after all) and how community wealth building offers a credible alternative to the idea of “stakeholder capitalism”.
Spoiler alert - Grace is not a fan of stakeholder capitalism.
Spotify Video Chapters (only):
00:00 BWB with Grace Blakeley
01:46 Meet Grace
02:22 Climate Change and Economic Structures
03:35 The Green New Deal Explained
04:38 Challenges of Retrofitting and Government Support
06:06 Government Insulation and Political Influence
16:43 Tax Avoidance and Evasion Debate
26:32 Stakeholder Capitalism and Market Concentration
31:25 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Grace
33:40 School Expulsions and Rebellious Youth
38:03 Career Journey and Writing Books
45:22 Passions and Personal Reflections
46:52 Advice and Recommendations
53:42 Wrap Up
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