These are the slides for my opening presentation for today's event in Cambridge.
My core argument is this, based on an analysis of Adam Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments, published in 1759, and building from there:
And no, they will not be on a screen, for those wondering how they will be legible. Those attending are also getting the PDF. These are my prompts, not conventional PowerPoint slides.
We are filming today. There should be a video of this in due course.
If you are coming, I look forward to seeing you later.
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Thank you for these slides. I booked early, couldn’t come because of health problesm, canvelled and my place was resold. It’s good to have some knowledge of whaat’s happening, even though I’m missing out on the social aspects.
Thanks, Lind
It went well
We think the video recording was ok. It will be out next week.
The team need a day off!
I was very surprised when I read ‘Moral Sentiments’ just how radical it felt.
I’ve just read through the ‘slide list’ – thought-provoking in itself – so I look forward to the video – meanwhile, all good wishes for what I am sure will be an excellent event.
Thanks.
I am shattered.
It seemed to go very well.
Great day today thanks a million Richard
Thanks
I read the outline, and I intend to get it printed so I can make notes on it.
I’m impressed. If you left anything out, I couldn’t find it. I wisjmh i could get there.
It looks to me as if a huge reason housing is too high is because the rich have too much money. They keep “investing” (gambling) and pushing the prices up.
Thanks
We had a good day.
Adam Smith would certainly not be a member of the Adam Smith Institute.
Agreed
I had to laugh when you said that The Wealth of Nations is a footnote to the Theory of Moral Sentiments.
It has to be the longest footnote ever written.
I have tried to read it all, but it requires stamina… (and I’m used to reading 18th C literature)
Good to hear that your day went well.
🙂
Excellent work. Thank you.