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I see a clear cultural change happening in the investing universe, as more people pay attention to ESG objectives and apply an ESG filter to their investments. Numerous thoughtful people are worried about how technological disruption will destroy jobs. But in the longer run, the result is a dysfunctional society. Why is that?
I see a clear cultural change happening in the investing universe, as more people pay attention to ESG objectives and apply an ESG filter to their investments. Numerous thoughtful people are worried about how technological disruption will destroy jobs. But in the longer run, the result is a dysfunctional society. Why is that?
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