Danny Dorling

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.

Adele Zeynep Walton, author of 'Logging Off,' delves into the alarming mental health effects of our digital lives, advocating for better regulation of online spaces. Danny Dorling, a geography professor, reveals that the real crises we face—inequality and climate change—often fly under the radar, challenging our perceptions of urgent threats. Atossa Araxia Abrahamian explores the shadowy world of freeports and tax havens, questioning how wealth influences global politics and governance, and shedding light on the hidden dynamics shaping our society.

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.