Is Elon Musk right that “empathy is the fundamental weakness of western civilization?”
28th March 2025
We explore Elon Musk’s recent claim that “empathy is the fundamental weakness of Western civilisation” – what does it mean, where does it come from, and is there is any truth in it?
Philanthropy at a Time of Chaos
10th February 2025
Following a barrage of executive orders and policy announcements from President Donald Trump which posed major challenges for civil society organisations, we take a look at some of the key questions for philanthropy at a time of chaos.
Sign of the Times? The Dells Grow Their Foundation by a Cool $5 Billion
Rhodri Davies is quoted in an article in Inside Philanthropy, commenting on a recent trend of billion-dollar plus gifts by US tech philanthropists.
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter Sept 2024 #23
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter – Summer 2024 Roundup (#22)
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter July 2024 (#21)
Why Isn’t All Philanthropy Trust-Based Philanthropy?
13th June 2024
We explore why “trust-based philanthropy” has gained ground as an idea, what it is framed as an alternative to, and why there is still a gap between rhetoric and practice.
Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter May 2024 (#19)
Why Philanthropy Matters March 2024 Newsletter (#17)
Read the March 2024 edition of our monthly newsletter on all things philanthropy and civil society.
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Philanthropy and the Quest for Eternal Life
7th March 2024
What impact might the growing interest in radical life extension technology among the ultra-wealthy have on philanthropy?
