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The Cost of Inequality

World Economic Forum via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the pressing issue of economic inequality and its impact on global politics in this 39-minute World Economic Forum talk. Delve into the populist backlash against the status quo favoring elites, and examine potential policy changes and technological innovations that could reshape this dynamic. Learn about concrete steps to alleviate poverty, analyze business models, and understand the role of human cognition in perpetuating inequality. Investigate future scenarios, discuss necessary actions for change, and hear insights from Young Global Leaders Alumni. Discover the paradoxical nature of inequality, explore political implications, and uncover potential solutions while celebrating the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.

Syllabus

Intro
Concrete steps to get people out of poverty
The business model
The brain
The future
What would it take
YGL Alumni
The Indomitable Human Spirit
Solutions
The Paradox
Politics

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World Economic Forum

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