Rising inequality, we ask, what can be done about it . And discover that we can learn a lot from europe. Why . In many societies today, theres a sharp divide between rich and poor, between those who have and those who dont. And despite living in the same country, these different groups often feel little connection to each other. U. S. President elect joe biden voted like this. This gap is its having the effect of pulling us apart. The numbers say it for themselves. The worlds richest 10 percent own 83 percent of global wealth. And the wealthiest one percent owns an amazing 44 percent of global assets. Nor is there much hope on the horizon. In many countries, the Global Pandemic has widened. The gap between rich and poor, around half of the worlds 3300000000 workers have either already lost their jobs or are at risk of doing so. For unlike thinkers, it goes without saying that all people are morally equal, but that appears naive or even cynical in light of the vast and enduring inequali
O this summit, the future of america in america summit. Were published by good and upworthy and were with the Aspen Institute and Society Program for this event. Im aaron, and im the founding director of the Aspen Institute science and Society Program. Part of the Broader Health medicine. Science and society was established in 2019 with the mission to elevate public trust in science and to help fost ear more diverse scientific workforce. Next slide. The gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the rita allen foundation. We would like to thank the eneral supporters. This event accompanies a magazine that talks about the lection issue. It was very positively reviewed. It was positively reviewed in the washington post. Are a number of the articles that you can view online if you heck out the magazine. Next slide. We are thrilled to have a stellar lineup of experts to discuss the future so future of science in this country. The format is rotating pair conversations during which two experts wi
App. Next, a forum on Science Innovation featuring professors and policy experts. The talk about Climate Change, Coronavirus Vaccine development and policy priorities for the Biden Administration. Everyone, for coming. We are going to get started. And, thank you so much for coming to this summit, the future of science in america summit. Now that election day is behind us, we are eager to discuss of the highstakes ahead for science and policy as we concluded makes really difficult, and at times, devastating year and as we approach 2021. Next slide, please. Ambition is to critically impact how the public views scientific innovation. We are published by good and up worthy and grateful for support. I am aaron marks. I am a founding director of the institute, science and society program. Science and society was 2019 to helpn foster a more diverse and engaged scientific worse workforce. The gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the rita allen foundation. We would like to thank the general su
Take a look. I feel very good, we have crowds that nobodys ever had before, i think you can agree, its been incredible, crowds have been incredible, nobodys ever had it before, i think that translates into a lot of votes. [inaudible] [applause] neil we are everywhere engaging how americas responding to this longawaited day, keep in mind 100 million americans have already voted but we have Hillary Vaughn in wilmington, delaware, jonathan and atlanta, georgia, we are anywhere and everywhere gauging what are some early trends that could be profound as the day ensues, first to Hillary Vaughn and wilmington, delaware following the movies of the former Vice President. Hey hillary. Reporter joe biden says he is feeling good and last night he predicted that he will win tonight, he is still not leaving anything to chance it is not missing an opportunity to visit his hometown in scranton, pennsylvania to get the final word in, he made a remark today and scrim pennsylvania on the historic vote in
My honorable friend is right about the need to support local business particularly in the hospitality sector. In addition to the 3000 pound grant, another grant of 2100 pounds among businesses in the hospitality and accommodation sector on top of the support we have given by for low and Business Rates and in dat which support the hospitality sector. Im aware how difficult it is in hotels that face a tough time, we would to our level best to support and give 1. 1 billion to local countries to help them support businesses facing difficulties. But one thing to the house as we come out of the lockdown, the way forward is not just through the vaccine that we hope we will start rolling out in the course of the next few weeks and months but it is the prospect of Mass Communication and i pay tribute to the people of liverpool who really stepped up, hundreds of thousands in liverpool have been tested and that seems to have helped to drive the virus down in liverpool and we want to see that type