The Reith Lectures

From Moral to Market Sentiments

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Dec 2, 2020
Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England and UN Special Envoy for Climate Finance, discusses the dangerous prioritization of financial over human values. He explores how this shift has contributed to crises like climate change and COVID-19. Carney emphasizes the need to redefine value in economic terms, advocating for a balance between profit and ethical considerations. He also critiques the undervaluation of essential care work and the limitations of capitalism in addressing societal needs, urging a return to deeper, more meaningful assessments of value.
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