There's a whole environmental catastrophe that's waiting for Pakistan. @shepleygreen.bsky.social asks Sheheryar M. Khan whether there are any efforts to tackle these issues in our new episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast. 🌿 Watch or listen now: www.socialprogress.org/post/the-res...

One of Pakistan's biggest challenges is around rights and inclusion. What's your take? Can Pakistan turn its big potential into real change for its people? 🌍Watch or listen to the full episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast! www.socialprogress.org/post/the-res...

Air pollution impacts everything from our lung health to brain development, even influencing voting behavior! New episode out now! ☺️ Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast with @shepleygreen.bsky.social & guest Louise Thomas from Air Aware Labs www.socialprogress.org/post/how-air...

Smoking and obesity get almost all the attention in health discussions, yet air pollution has climbed past both of them on the risk list. How do we protect ourselves? Listen to @shepleygreen.bsky.social and Louise Thomas from Air Aware Labs. www.socialprogress.org/post/how-air...

What does quality of life really look like in Pakistan when you look past standard economic metrics? Watch the episode for a closer look at the data & daily life in Pakistan with Sheheryar M. Khan, Development Economist, and @shepleygreen.bsky.social, CEO. www.socialprogress.org/post/the-res...

In this short episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast, @shepleygreen.bsky.social addresses Prime Minister Burnham directly, laying out an evidence-based roadmap for positive change in the UK. ✅ Watch or listen now: www.socialprogress.org/post/an-agenda-for-britains-new-prime-minister

An Agenda for Britain's New Prime Minister

With Keir Starmer out and Andy Burnham stepping in as Britain’s seventh Prime Minister in a decade, the new administration faces a nation stuck in a 15-year social progress track. Here are some…

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With Keir Starmer out and Andy Burnham stepping in as Britain’s seventh Prime Minister in a decade, the new administration inherits a nation facing 15 years of stagnation in social progress. ✅ Watch or listen now: www.socialprogress.org/post/an-agenda-for-britains-new-prime-minister

An Agenda for Britain's New Prime Minister

With Keir Starmer out and Andy Burnham stepping in as Britain’s seventh Prime Minister in a decade, the new administration faces a nation stuck in a 15-year social progress track. Here are some recomm...

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Politics is more about quick wins, things people can see and feel immediately. Long-term climate change investments? They get caught in the crossfire of political cycles. Watch the episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast with Sheheryar Khan www.socialprogress.org/post/the-res...

Spain vs. Argentina... who will win the World Cup on Sunday? And more importantly, will the pitch match the data? Spain dominates in quality of life, outperforming Argentina across 10 of 12 social progress components. See the full scorecard and other results www.socialprogress.org/post/world-cup

In our new episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast, we explore how well the 🇺🇸 United States is living up to the promise at the heart of its identity. 📽️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHNa...

The one thing democrats and republicans agree on is that mental health needs more attention. However, the real challenge is not only acknowledging the problem but taking action. Listen to the full episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast www.socialprogress.org/post/why-men...

Why is mental health a civil rights issue? This perspective changed everything for Jono Wilde from The Good Life Movement. He opens up with us by sharing his personal experience with his dad. Listen to the full conversation: www.socialprogress.org/post/why-men...

We measured America's performance since 1990, and the results are alarming. Do people have adequate housing? Do kids learn in school? What's life expectancy? Can people exercise their rights? Full analysis on the Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast. www.socialprogress.org/post/happy-b...

The stigma surrounding mental health leads to unequal treatment in healthcare, employment, and society at large. New episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast with Jono Wilde from The Good Life Movement and @shepleygreen.bsky.social. www.socialprogress.org/post/why-men...

The United States has the resources to offer a quality of life like Denmark’s; it just chooses not to. In a new ebook by @shepleygreen.bsky.social and Matthew Bishop, they explore why the country's actual quality of life has gone into reverse. Download the ebook www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7K4V7QM

As the 4th of July celebrations have come to an end, we are left with a difficult question: Has America delivered on its promise? Using the Social Progress Index, we analyze how the United States performs on rights, freedoms, and 57+ social outcomes. www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7K4V7QM

The U.S. is getting a failing grade compared to its economic peers, with quality of life declining. From skyrocketing housing costs to a weak healthcare system, we break down exactly where America is falling short and what needs to change. Get it now www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7K4V7QM

As the United States celebrates its 250th Birthday, has it achieved the promise of the Founding Fathers of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness? Download the ebook at www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7K4V7QM #4thofjuly #Freedom250 #USA

Happy Birthday, America - But whatever happened to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness? @shepleygreen.bsky.social and Matthew Bishop analyze how the United States stacks up against these ideals. Get it now 📖 www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7K4V7QM #4thofJuly #UnitedStates #dataanalytics

Happy Birthday America! To celebrate, Matthew Bishop and I took a look at how well the USA has delivered on Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. All proceeds to @socprogress.bsky.social www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7K4V7QM

Happy Birthday, America - But Whatever Happened to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness?

Happy Birthday, America - But Whatever Happened to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness? - Kindle edition by Green, Michael, Bishop, Matthew. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Happy Birthday, America - But Whatever Happened to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness?.

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In terms of the promise of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, the United States today is earning a failing grade. Watch the full analysis at www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHNa... #4thofJuly

No other advanced economy underperforms as the United States does. Ahead of America's 250th anniversary and the 4th of July celebrations, we analyze how the country converts its resources into a better quality of life for its people. Full analysis: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHNa...

Inclusion is one of the world’s weakest areas of progress, & abandoning it now poses a severe risk to business & society. We discuss how diversity, equity, and inclusion are not a trend. DEI is a business & policy necessity. Is there hope for a resurgence?

Is DEI Dead? Why Diversity Is Now More Essential Than Ever

We challenge the notion that diversity and DEI are just a trend, revealing why abandoning it now poses a severe threat to stability and business. In this episode, guests prove that diversity is the…

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How can your pension fund become an engine for positive change? Find out how shareholder power, specifically mobilized by pension fund clients, can be a force capable of holding companies accountable Listen to Catherine Howarth from @shareaction.bsky.social

The Ethics of Pension Funds: Investors Making Change

We challenge the foundational purpose of modern business. In this episode, we explore the "democratic gap" that prevents shareholders from enforcing accountability on issues like climate action and…

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How can your pension fund become an engine for positive change? Find out how shareholder power, specifically mobilized by pension fund clients, can be a force capable of holding companies accountable Listen to Catherine Howarth from @shareaction.bsky.social

The Ethics of Pension Funds: Investors Making Change

We challenge the foundational purpose of modern business. In this episode, we explore the "democratic gap" that prevents shareholders from enforcing accountability on issues like climate action and…

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Is the "Pura Vida" formula from Costa Rica stalling? The "Two Costa Ricas" 🇨🇷 might explain this. This episode discusses why social progress has clustered so effectively in the metropolitan area, leaving the coasts and borders lagging behind. Listen now

What is the secret of Costa Rica’s success? The Pura Vida Formula

Let's explore Costa Rica's remarkable social progress and the factors contributing to its success. In this episode, we discuss Costa Rica's historical context, the role of institutions, and the…

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The world is increasingly polarized by domination and control, making a paradigm shift towards partnership all the more pressing. In this episode, we explore: 🏘️ the importance of nurturing human relationships 🌍 the transformative power of a caring economy

Riane Eisler on Care, Partnership, and the Real Wealth of Nations

We discuss the overlooked sectors that traditional economies ignore, including the household, natural, and volunteer economies, and how neglecting them perpetuates inequality and chaos. Perfect for leaders,...

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Which World Cup host country has the highest level of social progress? 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇺🇸 The United States 🇨🇦 Canada Explore the SPI Guide to the World Cup, which includes an interactive tool to evaluate the quality of life of the competing countries. www.socialprogress.org/worldcup

The United States' quality of life has been declining since 2011. Let that sink in. This podcast episode shares what has gone wrong in America... and pinpoints where the country needs to focus to improve its social progress.

Happy Birthday USA! Has America Delivered On Its Promise? - Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast

America's 250-year legacy isn't just about survival, it's about how well it delivers on the promises of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Shockingly, the U.S. earns a failing grade in…

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The U.S. will be celebrating the 4th of July & its 250th anniversary of independence. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are key to their identity. To honor that, they must close the gap between their ideals & their reality. Have a listen

Happy Birthday USA! Has America Delivered On Its Promise? - Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast

America's 250-year legacy isn't just about survival, it's about how well it delivers on the promises of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Shockingly, the U.S. earns a failing grade in…

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