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Can we build a world that works for all?

Can we build a world that works for all?

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Author Jeremy Lent argues that human society runs on a flawed, exploitative worldview—and that embracing interconnectedness could enable a more sustainable future

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In this episode of Science Quickly, host Rachel Feltman interviews
leading thinker Jeremy Lent about his latest book Ecocivilization:
Making a World That Works for All, which challenges the idea that
humans are inherently selfish. Lent emphasizes our natural tendency
toward cooperation and interconnectedness and proposes a shift to a
new “operating system” based on these values. The conversation
highlights real-world examples and practical steps individuals can
take to help build a more equitable, regenerative future.
Recommended Reading: Ecocivilization: Making a World That Works for
All. Jeremy Lent. Melville House, 2026 E-mail us at
sciencequickly@sciam.com if you have any questions, comments or
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