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Earth For All – Dixson-Decleve et al.
The one-sentence summary The economic operating system keeps crashing so it’s time to update to a new one. Can’t be
Legacy – Dieter Helm
The one-sentence summary What is unsustainable will not be sustained, so we need to live within sustainable means, pay for
A Climate Of Truth – Mike Berners-Lee
The one-sentence summary In order to address the polycrisis of climate, food security, biodiversity, pollution and inequality we need to
Tickling Sharks – John Elkington
The one-sentence summary Sustainability is going mainstream, and here’s how it came about. Can’t be bothered to read it? Listen
Siliconned – Emmanuel Maggiori
The one-sentence summary The tech industry solves fake problems, hoards idle workers, and makes doomed bets with other people’s money.
Tax The Rich! – Pearl & Payne
The one-sentence summary Lies, loopholes and lobbyists make the American rich even richer. Can’t be bothered to read it? Listen
How Big Things Get Done – Flyvbjerg & Gardner
The one-sentence summary There are a consistent set of factors that cause projects to be a success or fail spectacularly.
Not The End Of The World – Hannah Ritchie
The one-sentence summary Concentrating on surprising facts and dispelling dangerous myths offers hopeful solutions for our future on planet Earth.
Truth Be Told – O’Brien & Gallagher
The one-sentence summary Authentic marketing and communications wins in the purposeful age. Can’t be bothered to read it? Listen to
Magic Words – Jonah Berger
The one-sentence summary Six types of words can increase your impact in every area of life, from persuading others and
Limitarianism – Ingrid Robeyns
The one-sentence summary The case against extreme wealth means that it should be limited to £10 million per individual and
Revenge Of The Tipping Point – Malcolm Gladwell
The one-sentence summary Tipping points have a dark side when contagious social or physical phenomena take off in unwanted and