New polling shows that a substantial majority of the public now want government to focus on improving health and wellbeing over economic growth. Dr Katherine Trebeck of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance joins Jamie Cooke, Head of RSA Scotland, to discuss the new policy ideas that could bring about that change.
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Sep 17
Daniel Susskind on AI and our Children’s Future
AI is changing the way we learn, work and live. It is also changing the way we have viewed education, careers and success. Now the question is being asked, how do we prepare for a future we cannot yet predict?In this Between the Lines conversation, economist and author Daniel Sus ... Show More
58m 31s
Jul 2019
Why governments should prioritize well-being | Nicola Sturgeon
In 2018, Scotland, Iceland and New Zealand established the network of Wellbeing Economy Governments to challenge the acceptance of GDP as the ultimate measure of a country's success. In this visionary talk, First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon explains the far-reaching impl ... Show More
10m 1s
Jul 2020
Rethinking health priorities: A conversation with Vivek Murthy
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:02) > The former US surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, discusses COVID-19 and a path forward for a healthier, stronger, and more resilient society.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
33m 3s
Jun 2025
Bonus – Amplify Your Voice: Reflections on Mental Health & Meaningful Practice (270)
Let's get real about revitalizing the therapy landscape Ann Kelley and Sue Marriott are back for a one on one episode, and sharing their personal reflections on mental health, community, and the evolving challenges clinicians face today. From the tension between accessibility and ... Show More
10m 38s
Dec 2021
Solutions for Global Wellbeing – Annette Dixon at World Bank in Conversation with Sadhguru
In this conversation, Sadhguru and Annette Dixon, World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region, discuss solutions to bring wellbeing to the world, including issues of poverty, population and education, as well as changing the face of leadership and raising human consciousn ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2019
Ep. 29: From Private Profits to Public Alternatives
This week we're talking about public ownership and privatization with three special guests. We are joined by Shahrzad Habibi, research director at In The Public Interest, Thomas Hanna, The Democracy Collaborative's research director and author of Our Common Wealth: The Return of ... Show More
43m 2s
Jan 2025
Episode 516: Reimagining the Civic Commons
<p class="MsoNormal">This week on Talking Headways we're joined by Bridget Marquis, Director of <a href= "https://civiccommons.us/">Reimagining the Civic Commons</a>. Bridget chats with us about connecting public assets, the importance of creating metrics that matter, and better ... Show More
55m 3s