A look at growing patterns consumers and businesses are adopting as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Topics covered include: Two constants in a radically unpredictable worldHow removing things is more powerful than adding thingsHow airline travel will change, leading to more local travelWhy bicycle sales are soaringHow our social interactions are changingWhat is local maximaHow the forces of money, trust, technology, and climate change have played out in the aftermath of the … [Read more...]
197: The Power of Less and Local
Why having less things and activities gives us more freedom and happiness. Why low probability risks are unacceptable if the consequences affect all of us. In this episode you’ll learn: Show Notes Skin In The Game: Hidden Asymmetries In Daily Life - Nassim Nicholas Taleb Vanishing time in the pursuit of happiness - Aekyoung Kim and Sam J. Maglio Wabi Sabi For Artists, Designers, Poets and Philosophers by Leonard Koren Climate models and precautionary measures - Joseph … [Read more...]
