Noreena Hertz Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“Stress makes us prone to tunnel vision, less likely to take in the information we need. Anxiety makes us more risk-averse than we would be regularly and more deferential.”

“I really believe in a globalist agenda, but globalization isn't just allowing companies to trade freely all over the world. It's about what types of rights and responsibilities come with that.”

“Our guts can really mislead us. Sometimes, what we think of as our gut is something else, like an outside influence. If you're going to buy an apartment and it smells of freshly baked bread, you're more likely to want to buy it.”

“Child labour may be distasteful to westerners, but does boycotting goods made with child labour improve or exacerbate the lot of third world children? Trusting the market to regulate may not ultimately be in our interest.”

“At the end of the day, philanthropy can only ever be an adjunct to what governments provide. And government coffers need to be replenished.”

“Managing dissent is about recognizing the value of disagreement, discord and difference.”

“I've become increasingly fascinated with social media to improve on traditional ways of preparing for and predicting the future.”

“My parents were entrepreneurs. I grew up believing in the power of innovation.”

“With consumers having ever more choice, corporations must invest more and more in courting public opinion.”

“Having women on boards is good for women, good for the economy and good for society. A win-win-win outcome: how rare.”