Book: Open: The Story of Human Progress
Humanity’s embrace of openness is the key to our success. The freedom to explore and exchange – whether it’s goods, ideas or people – has led to stunning achievements in science, technology and culture. As a result, we live at a time of unprecedented wealth and opportunity. So why are we so intent on ruining…
“Anything which is protected gets stifled” – Sharad Joshi
Interview with Sharad Joshi, Economic Times 11 July 2000 He is the farmer leader that broke the mould of previous Indian farmer leaders. He dissociates himself firmly from the common or garden-variety NGO worker (“they all wanted to become either IAS officers or politicians but lacked the ability to be either”). Today, Shetkari Sangathana supremo…
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Why Meaning Matters For Freedom And Flourishing
Social, behavioral, and health scientists are increasingly appreciating how important meaning in life is to both mental and physical wellbeing. People who view their lives as full of meaning and purpose are more resilient and enjoy greater overall psychological health. They are also more inclined to engage in the behaviors that increase the likelihood of…
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The Case for a #HumanProgress Children’s Book
Over the last five decades, tens of thousands of children’s books have been published which paint pre-industrial civilization as, at worst, a prolonged and rustic camping trip, and at best a carefree and exciting, back to nature adventure – one devoid of the responsibilities and trials of modernity. All the while, modern children are being…
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THE F WORD | ALEX EPSTEIN
In this Episode of 10XTalk, you’ll discover the F Word most people are afraid to talk about, and the Human Flourishing Framework that can help you create more significance, growth, and impact in your life with Genius Network Member Alex Epstein. Alex Epstein is a NY Times Best Selling author of The Moral Case for Fossil…
Liberalism in India: Past, Present, and Future
S V Raju has been a ‘convening force’ for Indian liberals. After the closure of the Swatantra Party, he kept the Maharashtra chapter going as a distinct entity so that those who have interest in liberal politics could continue to come together. The Indian Liberal Group was the most active forum, not just in Mumbai…
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