Danny Dorling
Author of the book "Slowdown", professor of geography at Oxford. His expertise is in population studies and social inequality.
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Sep 17, 2023 • 38min
Cruel world: How did we become so mean?
Danny Dorling, author of 'Shattered Nation: Inequality and the Geography of A Failing State,' joins Hannah Fearn to discuss how social issues contribute to mean-spirited attitudes in the UK. They explore the country's inequality, fear-driven decisions like private schooling, and the lack of help for those in need. The podcast delves into studies on anger and meanness, exploitation, blaming immigrants, flaws in the education system, past instances of resolving social divisions and inequality, and potential policy solutions.
May 5, 2020 • 1h 4min
The Great Slowdown and Why It's Good, with Danny Dorling and Linda Yueh
Danny Dorling, a geography professor at Oxford and author of 'Slowdown', joins economist and broadcaster Linda Yueh to discuss the implications of a global slowdown. They delve into declining fertility rates and GDP growth, proposing that this shift could lead to a more sustainable and stable world. The conversation touches on technological stagnation, food distribution issues, and the importance of reevaluating policy responses to demographic changes. Ultimately, they highlight the benefits of slowing down in both economic and creative realms.
