S01E07: Small Is Beautiful: E.F. Schumacher

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Jul 21 2022 • 1 hr 2 mins

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Tom and I review one of the most influential books of 70’s, Small Is Beautiful, written by the economist E F Schumacher.

Schumacher’s central thesis is that the way we approach economics improves our living standards whilst degrading our culture.

In this episode, we explore several aspects of Schumacher’s thinking: – Buddhist economics – Education as our greatest asset – Economic reductionism – Man and machine – The role of the State