Unless the science and training in finance changes to embrace culture and wisdom, humanity is doomed to destroy nature and civilisation, claims Professor Atul K Shah (pictured).
His new book, Organic Finance, aims to reshape the whole science of finance by making it caring, fair, accountable and responsible!
Shah says that finance has become increasingly more and more distant from truth. And, he feels that the science and education need to be reframed from the bottom up rather than the top down.
Shah stressed there are serious and damaging consequences when we train students and professionals in a finance detached from animals, nature, community, and society. They become de-cultured, materialist and soul-less.
He explained: “Purpose and meaning have been sacrificed at the altar of abstract calculations, and once destroyed, it is very difficult for students to reignite their sense of spirit and soulfulness.”
Ultimately Shah believes students learn to become selfish and individualist, and suppress their own culture, trust and relationships in the pursuit of a transactional and highly abstract profession and workplace.
Read more from Professor Shah in the latest PQ magazine, out now: https://issuu.com/pqpublishing/docs/pq_magazine_august_2025
