Richard Branson on Solving the World's Problems

The transcript discusses the role of businesses in addressing global problems, emphasizing the need for entrepreneurial approaches to issues often mishandled by governments. It highlights the failure of the war on drugs, suggesting that decriminalization and regulation, as seen in countries like Portugal and Germany, could be more effective. The Global Drug Commission, with members like Kofi Annan, advocates for treating drug issues as health problems, using tax revenue from regulated drug sales to fund education and healthcare initiatives.

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