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Innovation & Justified Outrage | The Second Curve (Charles Handy)

Mere Mortals Book Reviews
Mere Mortals Book Reviews
Episode • May 11, 2023 • 25m

We live in a society .... so let's fix it!

'The Second Curve' by Charles Handy is a collection of 16 essays reflecting on societal changes & predicting potential innovations of the future. It has a technology/management focus but is also broad and ties in with human wellbeing. There are a smattering of anecdotes & facts that help to reinforce his personal opinions and thoughts.

I summarised the book as follows. "A typical problem with books of essays is continuity, but these were all crafted for this work. The topics are scattered but he shows clear & consistent thinking throughout. Really is more for provoking thoughts/discussion rather than solving actual societal problems. Perfect for people who prefer shorter form and I'd personally say was good but not mind shattering."

I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:28) - Synopsis
(2:48) - Innovation: Get started before the decline
(10:56) - Justified Outrage: Fun but dangerous
(17:41) - Observations/Takeaways
(22:10) - Summary


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