The World's Best Book Summaries
What percentage of carbon emissions is caused by transportation? How can we reduce transportation CO2 emissions? Transportation accounts for 16% of carbon emissions worldwide. The main culprits are personal vehicles, especially in the U.S., where public transportation is not well developed. Let’s look at the main barriers and potential solutions to curbing transport-related emissions.
What are the biggest problems with the Robinhood stock trading app? Why is Robinhood in trouble with lawmakers? Robinhood’s user-friendly trading platform has created a fiercely loyal community. The app has gained popularity because it makes trading cheap, accessible, and fun. However, there are two major issues with Robinhood. Read on to learn the two biggest problems with stock trading on Robinhood, according to critics.
How will society be different in a post-pandemic economy? What can we learn from past pandemics? As we emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, our economy looks set to follow the trajectory of previous post-pandemic economic recoveries. We can expect to see a booming economy, rising wages, and altered business structures that reflect a changed world. Keep reading for a brief overview of how the world is changing as we enter a post-pandemic economy.
Is solar power a viable energy alternative? What are the biggest limitations of solar energy? Solar power is one of the most widely used and growing renewable energy sources. However, in and of itself, it’s not logistically and economically feasible to use solar power as the main energy source on a global scale. In this article, we’ll look at the main problems with solar energy.
What’s causing unaffordable housing? Why could this issue be reaching a crisis point? The post-pandemic economy is splitting into two tracks. There’s one filled with those who’ve built up savings through the pandemic and are fueling a superheated housing market, and another with those who are increasingly priced out of affordable housing. Read on to learn why housing is becoming increasingly unaffordable, according to economists.
What are the top sources of CO2 emissions worldwide? What are the main challenges with reducing global carbon emissions? In his book How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, Bill Gates divides the major sources of carbon dioxide emissions into five categories. These categories (and their corresponding percentage of overall emissions) are manufacturing (31%), electricity generation (27%), agriculture (19%), transportation (16%), and heating and cooling (7%). In this article, we’ll examine Gates’s commentary on the current state of each category and some significant challenges and opportunities for curbing emissions.
What is the Protestant work ethic? Why is American culture so focused on “hustle” and productivity, in contrast to many European nations’ laid-back attitudes? As far back as the 1600s, Anglo-American Protestants ceased the traditional lifestyle of working just enough to sustain their lives. They began to work harder, longer, and more systematically than anyone had before. In The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, Max Weber explores the reasons behind this change. Continue reading to learn how and why Protestants broke away from the traditional economic lifestyle and blazed a new trail.
What is a surveillance economy? Why does it threaten your right to privacy? What are the other dangers? In The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff explores the concept and dangerous consequences of “surveillance capitalism.” By learning about these dangers, you’ll be better equipped to protect your privacy against a surveillance economy. Keep reading to learn about the surveillance economy and its consequences, according to Zuboff.
Is the environmental justice movement an enemy of capitalism? Does the movement promote real science or just political ideology? Mark Levin believes that the environmental justice movement threatens prosperity. He argues that the movement uses faulty science to feign a crisis in order to grab more control. Read more to understand the argument that Levin presents in his book American Marxism.
Do you have any business partnerships abroad? Why might you need them? In Hit Refresh, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the importance of international business partnerships. Drawing on his own experience, he shares two ways you can benefit from such ventures. Continue reading to learn the advantages of global partnerships.