FUTURE OF CAPITALISM

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I’ll speak at TEDxCU on April 5, 2025 – This year’s theme is Anomaly – Buy Tickets Now, April 5, 3 – 6 p.m. Macky Auditorium, University of Colorado Boulder – Tickets are on sale here.

In a world governed by norms and standards, anomalies disrupt the expected patterns, challenging our perceptions and pushing the boundaries of what we consider “normal.”

But what if anomalies are not to be feared but celebrated? What if they hold the keys to innovation, progress, and deeper understanding?

Join 1,500+ people at TEDxCU as we delve into the intriguing world of anomalies. From the smallest quirks to the grandest deviations, we will explore how these outliers shape our reality, redefine our perspectives, and inspire us to think beyond convention.

At this year’s TEDxCU, I’ll explore capitalism’s challenges and reimagine its future as a system built on empowerment, not just profit, to benefit people, the planet, and peace.

Past Events:

Future of Capitalism

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Contact: Matthew King

Tulsa, OK – October 10, 2024—The University of Tulsa is proud to host an insightful and thought-provoking evening on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., featuring Dr. Matthew King, Founder and CEO of Our COMMON Foundation. A public talk on “Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, and the Future of Capitalism” will be held at the Collins College of Business, ONEOK Auditorium, 2900 E 5th St. Tulsa, OK 74104.

Matthew King is a bold writer, creative advisor, and fearless explorer who has traveled and immersed himself in diverse cultures in over 45 countries. He started from humble beginnings in West Tulsa and went on to attend Cambridge University. As a pioneering leader, King has dedicated his career to advising social and environmental entrepreneurs, artists, and conservationists who strive to make a positive social and environmental impact. His work has influenced governments, businesses, and thought leaders across the globe.

This event will explore the critical need for capitalism to evolve in the face of modern challenges, including economic inequality, social injustices, and environmental degradation. From King’s extensive global experience, he will discuss how personal and collective empowerment must be at the heart of capitalism’s future. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how our economic systems can adapt to meet the needs of people and the planet.

“Capitalism’s future hinges on its ability to empower others for the benefit of people, the planet, and peace,” said King. “We’re at a crossroads. Some people think we should ditch capitalism. Instead, we must ask: How can capitalism evolve to serve people, the planet, and peace?”

Hosted by the University of Tulsa’s Collins College of Business, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, JOLT, Honors College, and the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities.

About Matthew King

Matthew King is the CEO of Our COMMON Foundation, a Marshall Memorial Fellow with the German Marshall Fund, and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. He has traveled to over 45 countries, lived in five, and completed learning expeditions across the globe. His work empowers social entrepreneurs, artists, and conservationists to drive meaningful societal and environmental changes.

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Previous Media Coverage and Articles

  1. Media Interviews & Appearances

* Good Morning Europe, Euronews Interview with Dr. Matthew King on “Why Humans Tend to Resist Change When Faced With Major Threats,” Lyon, France, July 24, 2020.

* Euronews-NBC Universal Interview with Dr. Matthew King on “The Role of Cognitive Biases and Action on Climate Change,” Lyon, France, April 22, 2020.

* KGNU 88.5 Radio Program Interview on Connections, Interviewed by Donna Kuntzler, Boulder, Colorado, February 21, 2014.

  1. Selected Articles by Matthew King

* BBC Future “Why the next stage of capitalism is coming,” May 26, 2021.

* Mongabay: Global Forest Series “Ecuador’s Kichwa Implement Innovative Approach to Rainforest Conservation,” May 20, 2020.

* BBC Future “How Brain Biases Prevent Climate Action,” March 8, 2019.

* Earth Island Journal “Trump Administration Threatens U.S. Environmental Security,” July 2, 2018.

* Elephant Journal “Eight Ways to Ensure Biodiversity on Earth: Insights from the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity,” January 22, 2017.

  1. Selected Speaking Engagements

* Political Catastrophe or the Next Stage of Capitalism By invitation from Porsche’s Super Group Think Tank, Porsche HQ, Atlanta, GA, August 3, 2021.

* Post-Conflict Peacebuilding through Natural Resource Management By invitation from the International Affairs Program, University of Colorado, Boulder, April 21, 2020.

* Climate Change as a Long-Term Security Threat By invitation from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Armed Conflict and Conflict Management Program, Stockholm, Sweden, September 4, 2013.

* Biodiversity Offsets as a Financing Mechanism for Protected Areas Management Kinship Conservation Fellows, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, June 29, 2014.