Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us
by Jon Alexander, Ariane Conrad (Editor), Brian Eno (Foreword by) Citizens opens up a new way of understanding ourselves and shows us what we must do to survive and thrive – as individuals, as organisations, as nations, even as a species. Jon Alexander’s consultancy, the New Citizenship Project, has helped revitalise some of Britain’s […]
How Salman Rushdie has been a scapegoat for complex historical differences
Vijay MishraEmeritus Professor of English and Comparative Literature, Murdoch University. The Chautauqua Institution, southwest of Buffalo in New York State, is known for its summer lectures – and as a place where people come seeking peace and serenity. Salman Rushdie, the great writer and influential public intellectual, had spoken at […]
Book Review: Love + Work
World-renowned researcher and New York Times bestselling author Marcus Buckingham helps us discover where we’re at our best—both at work and in life. You’ve long been told to “Do what you love.” Sounds simple, but the real challenge is how to do this in a world not set up to help you. […]
A deconstruction of a famed mogul’s harmful influence on American business
In ‘The Man Who Broke Capitalism’, David Gelles, “Corner Office” columnist for the New York Times, focuses on Jack Welch (1935-2020), CEO of GE from 1981 to 2001, whom he sees as “the personification of American, alpha-male capitalism, a pin-striped conquistador with the spoils to prove it.” Welch joined GE in […]
“Pigs at the trough” – Chums by Simon Kuper
There are, it seems to me, two kinds of people in the world: those who have woken in despair a great many times since 2016 and those who think the UK is on the right track. There are those, even now, even after letting the bodies pile up, even after […]
The Journey of Humanity: The Origins of Wealth and Inequality
A landmark, radically uplifting account of our species’ progress from one of the world’s pre-eminent thinkers – with breakthrough insights into the power of diversity and our capacity to tackle climate change. In a captivating journey from the dawn of human existence to the present, world-renowned economist and thinker Oded […]
Title Fight: How the Yindjibarndi Battled and Defeated a Mining Giant
-Paul Cleary A David-and-Goliath story set in the ancient landscape of the Pilbara. In the space of just fifteen years, Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group has become a global iron-ore giant worth $70 billion. But in its rush to develop, FMG has damaged and destroyed ancient Aboriginal heritage and […]
The Cult of We: WeWork, Adam Neumann, and the Great Startup Delusion
by Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell This is the definitive story of the rise and fall of WeWork by the real-life journalists whose Wall Street Journal reporting rocked the company and exposed a financial system drunk on the elixir of Silicon Valley innovation. The plan was for WeWork to be worth $10 trillion, more than any other […]
Review: In the Margins
Having read a number of books both by and on the mysterious Elena Ferrante, I’m always intrigued when something new appears. No fiction, alas, but we do get to hear from the reclusive writer on her own literary preferences, as well as being granted some glimpses into the work process. In […]
Mild-mannered biker triggered a huge debate over climate change – in the early 20th century
Sylvia G. Rice, Assistant Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, Rice University. In 1938, a British engineer and amateur meteorologist made a discovery that set off a fierce debate about climate change. Scientists had known for decades that carbon dioxide could trap heat and warm the planet. But Guy […]
The Quiet Before: On the Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas
-Gal Beckerman From intimate conversations grow world-shaking movements, argues this probing intellectual history. New York Times Book Review editor Gal Beckerman (When They Come for Us, We’ll Be Gone) surveys small circles that incubated subversive thinking, including 17th-century French polymath Nicolas Peiresc’s scientific letter-writing network; Britain’s 1839 Chartist campaign for universal suffrage, […]
Who Gets Power and How it Changes Us
By Brian Klaas “Does power corrupt, or are corrupt people drawn to power?” So asks Klaas, a professor of global politics at University College London, at the outset of this absorbing survey. The answer is yes. The author delivers a provocative argument to support that claim, whether discussing the case […]
International Women’s Day Profile: Keren Cook, NatureBee CEO
Could you share with us a bit about what your role entails at NatureBee? As CEO, I steer NatureBee’s vision toward innovative natural health solutions, manage our dedicated team, and engage in strategic decisions, from product development to market expansion. It’s a role that keeps me on my toes! How is NatureBee progressing? Despite global economic headwinds we’ve managed not only to stay afloat but grow. We’re making a conscious pivot to enhance logistics, specifically designed to underpin further expansion into key markets like Australia and the United States. This has been possible due to an intimate understanding of our customer base and an unwavering commitment to natural, quality health products. New products, exciting times? Definitely exciting times! We are launching PowerBee, a pollen-fuelled health shake, which reflects our commitment to innovation. It’s the culmination of rigorous scientific testing, product development, and natural goodness – and over two years of R&D perfecting the recipe, working closely with a human immunologist (PhD) refining logistics, and aligning our branding to ensure it’s just right. As someone passionate about wellness, for me this product is a perfect example of how we harness nature for balanced nutrition. We know that the fitness community well understands the benefits of PowerBee, particularly in the realms of both energy and recovery, but we also want to reach those who would benefit from a high-quality nutritional solution, while on the go. What challenges does your job present to you? Every day is different. The current economic climate demands strategic manoeuvring to maintain sales growth and market position. Keeping up with the rapid pace of e-commerce’s ever-shifting landscape poses its own challenges, as does managing an international brand from our Kiwi roots. What developments keep you awake at night? The potential of what’s next for NatureBee and ensuring we […]