Thought Economics - by Vikas Shah (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"We often talk of war and conflict, the economy, culture, technology and revolutions as if they are something other than us. But all these things are a product of us - people like you, who have ideas that matter. We live in fast-moving and extraordinary times, and the changes we're experiencing now, in these first decades of the twenty-first century, feel particularly poignant as decisions are made that will inform our existence for decades to come. Vikas Shah is not a journalist. But he is curious and persistent - two things that have driven his business success, but have also been instrumental in getting him access to some of the most extraordinary people on the planet. In Thought Economics, Vikas presents some of his most emotive and insightful interviews to date."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Since 2007, entrepreneur and philanthropist Vikas Shah MBE has been on a mission to interview the people shaping our century. Including conversations with world leaders, Nobel prizewinners, business leaders, artists, and Olympians, he quizzes the minds that matter on the big questions that concern us all. We often talk of war and conflict, the economy, culture, technology, and revolutions as if they are something other than us. But all these things are a product of us--people like you, who have ideas that matter. We live in fast-moving and extraordinary times, and the changes we're experiencing now, in these first decades of the twenty-first century, feel particularly poignant as decisions are made that will inform our existence for decades to come. Vikas Shah is not a journalist. But he is curious and persistent--two things that have driven his business success, but have also been instrumental in getting him access to some of the most extraordinary people on the planet. In <i>Thought Economics</i>, Vikas presents some of his most emotive and insightful interviews to date.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"An incredible collection of interviews with the people that have shaped our world." --Heston Blumenthal<br><br>"From entrepreneurs to athletes, and world leaders to entertainers, this is a fascinating collection of interviews with some of the world's most influential individuals." --Mark Cuban <br><br><br>"If you value those who think differently, read <i>Thought Economics</i>. Challenging traditional thought structure is what it's all about. I'm so glad this book exists. --Rose McGowan<br><br>"Stimulating, intelligent and enjoyable discussions of the most important issues of our day." --Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and the author of <i>Enlightenment Now</i> <p/> <br><br><br>"The remarkable thing about <i>Thought Economics</i> is that it isn't just thought-provoking, but genuinely thought-generating. It is a watershed in our understanding, and our understanding of understanding. Vikas Shah hasn't just moved the needle, he's fashioned an excitingly new one." --Dexter Dias QC, human rights lawyer and author of <i>The Ten Types of Human </i> <br><br><br>"This book is an incredible collection of conversations with remarkable people. It's a joy to dip in and out of these learnings and insights." --Sophia Amoruso, bestselling author and founder of Girlboss and Nasty Gal <p/><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Vikas Shah MBE</b> is Managing Director of Swiscot Group, a UK-based textiles and commodities trading firm, with operations worldwide. He is also Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship (The Lisbon MBA with MIT Sloan), an honorary professor at the Alliance Manchester Business School, President of the North West region chapter of TiE (the world's largest entrepreneurs network), a respected speaker on entrepreneurship, business, and social issues, and a regular columnist for British Airways <i>Business Life </i>magazine. <b>Lemn Sissay MBE</b> is an English author and broadcaster. Sissay was the official poet of the 2012 London Olympics, has been chancellor of the University of Manchester since 2015, and joined the Foundling Museum's board of trustees two years later, having previously been appointed one of the museum's fellows. He was awarded the 2019 PEN Pinter Prize. He has written a number of books and plays.
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