Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's *The Spirit Level* demonstrated how less equal societies perform

Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's *The Spirit Level* demonstrated how less equal societies perform worse across various social measures, including health, education, and wellbeing. This work significantly heightened public awareness of inequality's impacts.

Their subsequent book, *The Inner Level*, argues that societies built on fundamental equality, sharing, and reciprocity foster greater wellbeing. It contrasts these with societies driven by excessive individualism and aggression, offering new perspectives on how we should organize our collective lives.

Oliver Niedermaier is Chairman and CEO of TAU Investment Management, LLC, a private equity firm dedicated to

Oliver Niedermaier is Chairman and CEO of TAU Investment Management, LLC, a private equity firm dedicated to transforming global supply chains. TAU achieves this by upgrading and de-risking suppliers, using capitalist solutions to address the undervaluation of human and natural resources.

By investing to enhance manufacturers' operational performance, TAU delivers value to all stakeholders. This includes investors seeking both superior financial returns and significant social and environmental benefits. Niedermaier presented at the 2013 BSR Conference.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, 12th President of the World Bank Group,

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, 12th President of the World Bank Group, highlighted income inequality and the urgent need to close the gap between rich and poor. He stressed that a serious plan is essential to address this global challenge.

The World Bank offers a smart plan of action. Watch their video from Davos, published on January 23, 2014, to hear their recommendations.

EarthSayers.tv presents journalist and best-selling author Amy Goodman of Democracy Now, speaking at the Green Festival in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Her

EarthSayers.tv presents journalist and best-selling author Amy Goodman of Democracy Now, speaking at the Green Festival in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Her speech, "Drilling, Spilling, Killing: From Oil Wells to Oil Wars," covered her first-hand experience with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza, and her lawsuit against St. Paul officials for wrongful arrest during the Republican National Convention.

This seven-part speech is available on YouTube. It was recorded by Ruth Ann Barrett, Producer of EarthSayers.tv, which features voices of sustainability.