By Gaylon Ferguson — 2011
When we stop focusing on ourselves, we begin to see that our happiness is dependent on the happiness of all beings. Gaylon Ferguson examines the political, social, and environmental implications.
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CLEAR ALL
There is a fine line between appropriation and appreciation. There are many ways to truly honor and appreciate each of the 566 unique, federally recognized tribes in the US, and that includes adorning your kid’s toes in some comfy mocs (but not their head in a headdress).
Until recently, I’d never really acknowledged my experiences of racism as an Asian-American woman growing up and living in the United States. On the back of the shocking recent escalation of violence and online hate against the AAPI community, everything has changed for me.
With the #MeToo movement and the many, often painful episodes of racial friction, we are reaching a new public consciousness and consensus around the need to understand each other’s perspectives.
Big tech has to reorient from their short-term pursuit of growth at all costs towards responsible purpose driven growth.
The answer is yes—but only if leaders start embracing technological social responsibility (TSR) as a new business imperative for the AI era.
Business ethics are not something you need to start worrying about when your company reaches a certain size; they need to be sewn into the fabric of your startup from the get-go.
Businesses that practice corporate social responsibility aim to improve communities, the economy or the environment.
A year after the murder of George Floyd and a summer in which businesses declared themselves to stand for racial justice, many of those promises remain unfulfilled.
From increased productivity to attracting top talent, there are numerous benefits to adding social responsibility initiatives within an organization.
“Zen practice … requires great faith, great courage, and great questioning.”