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Kate Pickett: Equity Over GDP for a Thriving Society

2/10/2026

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  • Eve Irvine introduces Kate Pickett, a social epidemiologist, to discuss her book The Good Society.
  • Kate Pickett argues that societal inequality has severe consequences, affecting trust, wellbeing, education, and life expectancy.
  • She emphasizes that while solutions exist, the challenge is the collective will to implement them.
  • The book advocates prioritizing human flourishing over GDP and designing policies that promote equity.