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Politics · 18 min

The Common Good

By Robert B. Reich

This episode reveals how the unseen social fabric of the common good quietly shapes our daily lives, and why its erosion diminishes us all.

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“This episode reveals how the unseen social fabric of the common good quietly shapes our daily lives, and why its erosion diminishes us all.”

— Robert B. Reich, The Common Good

What it is about

Social fabric, collective responsibility, civic life, public trust

Who it is for

If you've ever felt a growing unease about the state of public life, or wondered why shared problems feel increasingly intractable, this will clarify the unseen forces at play, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Robert Reich, a former Secretary of Labor and a keen observer of economic and social trends, brings years of close work in public service and incisive analysis to illuminate the foundational principles of a thriving society.

About the author

Robert B. Reich

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