Who Knows Agroforestry Best?
Current scientific approaches to agricultural sustainability may in some contexts prove counterproductive to environmental preservation.
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A Cashless Economy Is No Utopia
The future of money may be digital, but we must not underestimate the resilience and freedom that cash offers.
How Nudges Get Adopted
Government agencies are more likely to incorporate effective interventions if they apply to activities they are already doing.
Prisoner to Entrepreneur
Formerly incarcerated individuals who face employment discrimination are more likely to pursue entrepreneurship.
The Limits of Public-Private Partnership
Private companies and public institutions struggle to get as much done together as private companies working together in groups.
Skepticism About UBI
Large-scale implementation of universal basic income can decrease overall welfare.
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Lessons on Effective Connection
In Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg presents an actionable guide to better communication, albeit one without groundbreaking insight.
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Making Sense of Wicked Problems
In Long Problems, Thomas Hale contends that effective political solutions to climate change are vexed by the issue of coordinating policies over protracted time horizons.
Social Innovation Isn’t Just a Western Phenomenon
Look for solutions and inspiration everywhere, even in unlikely places.
SSIR Online, Summer 2024 Issue
A collection of standout pieces published online about healing systems, trust-based philanthropy, global equity, and the opportunities connected to migration.