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The Scarcity Trap 5 | Designing for Dignity: A Blueprint for a Better World

24 Oct 2025

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In the final chapter of The Scarcity Trap, we ask the most important question: Now that we know the psychology, what do we do? Host Danny argues that for decades, anti-poverty efforts have suffered from a massive "psychological blind spot," often creating systems that tax bandwidth and erode dignity. This episode lays out a new vision for building solutions, centered on three core principles of "Designing for Dignity": Free Bandwidth, Don't Tax It: The revolutionary psychological impact of unconditional cash transfers and why trusting people with money is so effective. Build On-Ramps, Not Obstacle Courses: The importance of simplicity and removing the "administrative burdens" that prevent people from accessing the help they need. Foster Connection, Don't Isolate: Why the most successful programs are those that intentionally build social capital and community support. We conclude the series with a powerful call to shift our perspective from one of judgment to one of empathy and understanding, armed with the scientific knowledge to build a more compassionate and effective world. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don’t forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for even more content, including articles, in-depth studies, and our brand-new audio series and courses now available in our Patreon Shop!

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