Abstract
Foundational to post-pandemic sustainability, implicit in the recovery of a Green economy, is the reality of trust. Within the ambience of the sociopolitical, trust, or the manifest confidence in the reliability of others, as individuals and in organizations, allows individuals to flourish within a nexus of safety, open communication, and free engagement. Participation in this vital social contract means understanding and committing to a future which can only thrive where trust is present. Cultural/social sustainability and trust are indissolubly linked; as are the expectations and successes of a Green economic recovery. This paper examines how the expansion and strengthening of social trust will make for a future wherein sustainability means living better.
Presenters
Tim WeldonProfessor of Philosophy, Theology and Philosophy, University of St. Francis, Illinois, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Economic, Social, and Cultural Context
KEYWORDS
Trust, Society, Sustainability, Recovery, Green
