About this episode

Paul Williams discusses the origins and implications of how a civilization treats its weakest members.

Paul Williams - We often hear that 'a civilisation is measured by how it treats its weakest members'. It's a value our culture proudly affirms and we see it being embraced by major corporations in the City—but where did it really come from, do we consistently live it out, and are we blind to our failures?

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Guest: Paul Williams

Topics covered

• civilisation
• weakest members
• corporate responsibility
• cultural values
• failures

Keywords

• civilisation
• weakest members
• corporate responsibility
• cultural values
• failures

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