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The Utopia Playbook: Secrets to an ideal world - from the most inspiring countries
Join the journey to the planet’s most impressive places – and crack the blueprint for a utopian world.
If you've ever wondered what it would take to build a perfect world, you’re not alone.
A utopia full of happiness, health and abundance might sound like a pipe dream. But, if you look closely enough, the world is already full of utopias. The Utopia Playbook explores the countries that top the world’s indices in all the metrics that matter.
Tap the secrets of:
• Finland, which is the world’s happiest country
• Hong Kong, which has the longest life expectancy
• Bhutan, which is carbon neutral
• Spain, which is the biggest organ donor
• France, which has the least food waste
• And dozens more countries that hold the keys to an ideal world
Discover where people can safely leave their babies in strollers by the street and which nation has doubled its GDP – while halving its carbon emissions. Explore why the language you speak can make you more or less likely to save for retirement, how one country is creating a nicotine-free generation, and where drone technology is used to grow new forests. Together, we will explore the places of peak happiness, health and abundance – and catch a glimpse into how they came to be the way they are.
The Utopia Playbook is for everyday citizens who dream of a better world. It is for current and future educators, activists, economists, policymakers, politicians and pressure groups. Because whether you are suffering in a failed country or curious about how much better things could be, you deserve to live in Utopia.
If you've ever wondered what it would take to build a perfect world, you’re not alone.
A utopia full of happiness, health and abundance might sound like a pipe dream. But, if you look closely enough, the world is already full of utopias. The Utopia Playbook explores the countries that top the world’s indices in all the metrics that matter.
Tap the secrets of:
• Finland, which is the world’s happiest country
• Hong Kong, which has the longest life expectancy
• Bhutan, which is carbon neutral
• Spain, which is the biggest organ donor
• France, which has the least food waste
• And dozens more countries that hold the keys to an ideal world
Discover where people can safely leave their babies in strollers by the street and which nation has doubled its GDP – while halving its carbon emissions. Explore why the language you speak can make you more or less likely to save for retirement, how one country is creating a nicotine-free generation, and where drone technology is used to grow new forests. Together, we will explore the places of peak happiness, health and abundance – and catch a glimpse into how they came to be the way they are.
The Utopia Playbook is for everyday citizens who dream of a better world. It is for current and future educators, activists, economists, policymakers, politicians and pressure groups. Because whether you are suffering in a failed country or curious about how much better things could be, you deserve to live in Utopia.
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201 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2023
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About the author
Ayesha Ratnayake
7 books12 followersAyesha Ratnayake is the author of 'Cheat Sheets for Life', 'Changemaker', 'The Utopia Playbook', and the 'Love Your Life Workbook'. A Sri Lankan born in Fiji, Ayesha has 10+ years of experience in marketing and management. She has served as CEO, Director and Shareholder of a technology firm where she led the development of an enterprise software product. She has also served as Co-founder and Director of a marketing communications agency. Ayesha is a startup mentor and a mental health advocate.
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February 1, 2023
Note: The author, Ayesha Ratnayake, kindly sent me a digital version of her book in exchange for my honest review. A huge thank you to the author for letting me be a part of it.
The Utopia Playbook is a thought-provoking and insightful guide to creating a better world. The author explores the countries that rank at the top of the world's indices in the areas of happiness, health, and abundance and shares their secrets to success. From Finland, the world's happiest country, to Bhutan, a carbon-neutral nation, the author takes a closer look at each society to discover what makes them so exceptional.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of language on retirement savings, the use of drone technology to regrow forests, and the creation of a nicotine-free generation. The author provides a well-rounded and balanced view of each society, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses. This allows readers to understand what it takes to create a utopia and see the world from a new perspective.
The Utopia Playbook is a must-read for anyone who dreams of a better world. Whether you are a current or future educator, activist, economist, policymaker, politician, or pressure group, the author's insights and ideas will inspire you to take action. The book is also a great resource for everyday citizens who are curious about how much better things could be.
Overall, The Utopia Playbook is a fascinating and informative guide to creating a better world. The author provides practical advice and concrete examples of what it takes to achieve utopia, making it an essential read for anyone passionate about making the world a better place. Whether you are suffering in a failed country or simply curious about the possibilities, you deserve to live in Utopia, and this book will help you get there.
The Utopia Playbook is a thought-provoking and insightful guide to creating a better world. The author explores the countries that rank at the top of the world's indices in the areas of happiness, health, and abundance and shares their secrets to success. From Finland, the world's happiest country, to Bhutan, a carbon-neutral nation, the author takes a closer look at each society to discover what makes them so exceptional.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of language on retirement savings, the use of drone technology to regrow forests, and the creation of a nicotine-free generation. The author provides a well-rounded and balanced view of each society, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses. This allows readers to understand what it takes to create a utopia and see the world from a new perspective.
The Utopia Playbook is a must-read for anyone who dreams of a better world. Whether you are a current or future educator, activist, economist, policymaker, politician, or pressure group, the author's insights and ideas will inspire you to take action. The book is also a great resource for everyday citizens who are curious about how much better things could be.
Overall, The Utopia Playbook is a fascinating and informative guide to creating a better world. The author provides practical advice and concrete examples of what it takes to achieve utopia, making it an essential read for anyone passionate about making the world a better place. Whether you are suffering in a failed country or simply curious about the possibilities, you deserve to live in Utopia, and this book will help you get there.
February 6, 2023
Disclaimer: I got a free copy of the book to review.
The idea is simple enough: what do well-governed countries do? What do they do about health? The environment? Gender equality? Public space? Economic growth? Inclusivity and equality? Happiness? There are a lot of sections, because governments do a lot of different things.
Each section tries to answer: what's our best way to manage this, at a whole-country scale?
You'll see a lot of Scandinavian countries mentioned here, in a lot of the sections. No surprise, right? Other countries are mentioned too, of course, especially where they do a really good job at something.
It's basically an upbeat, hopeful book with some interesting approaches and not a lot of caveats or cynicism. You can decide if that's your approach. The only reason I *didn't* give it five stars was (I think) a lack of care in saying, "here's where these approaches probably won't generalise," or "here's why this needs a specific situation to work." It's an analytical work, but I feel it can't quite decide if it's down in the details -- which wants qualifiers and assessments -- or if it's a broad hopeful book, which can get away with a lot less of that.
Similarly, I don't feel like you'll see a lot of deep tradeoffs, or places where the down-side of an approach is analysed in detail. That's not what it's about.
But I mean, it's called the Utopia Playbook. I'm not sure it's fair to penalise it for an overly-hopeful tone. You can decide whether it should have been five stars.
The idea is simple enough: what do well-governed countries do? What do they do about health? The environment? Gender equality? Public space? Economic growth? Inclusivity and equality? Happiness? There are a lot of sections, because governments do a lot of different things.
Each section tries to answer: what's our best way to manage this, at a whole-country scale?
You'll see a lot of Scandinavian countries mentioned here, in a lot of the sections. No surprise, right? Other countries are mentioned too, of course, especially where they do a really good job at something.
It's basically an upbeat, hopeful book with some interesting approaches and not a lot of caveats or cynicism. You can decide if that's your approach. The only reason I *didn't* give it five stars was (I think) a lack of care in saying, "here's where these approaches probably won't generalise," or "here's why this needs a specific situation to work." It's an analytical work, but I feel it can't quite decide if it's down in the details -- which wants qualifiers and assessments -- or if it's a broad hopeful book, which can get away with a lot less of that.
Similarly, I don't feel like you'll see a lot of deep tradeoffs, or places where the down-side of an approach is analysed in detail. That's not what it's about.
But I mean, it's called the Utopia Playbook. I'm not sure it's fair to penalise it for an overly-hopeful tone. You can decide whether it should have been five stars.
March 14, 2023
This is a very interesting and inspiring read for me. The book was very educational and insightful, and the author penned some good points.
The book covers topic that is still being debated now and played a vital part in our lives eg, inclusivity, education, public spaces etc. The fact that some countries were able to achieve the "height" or the ideal standards was very motivating. This book definitely has a hopeful tone and tried to instill a positive outlook and encourage us to make a change toward these directions.
I personally felt like the author doesn't cover enough bases. There's a lot of variables to account for to make changes happen in a country and a lot of obstacles to overcome. Perhaps, this book wasn't meant to be delving into all that in depth in the first place, so I wouldn't dwell on it.
4 🌟.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The book covers topic that is still being debated now and played a vital part in our lives eg, inclusivity, education, public spaces etc. The fact that some countries were able to achieve the "height" or the ideal standards was very motivating. This book definitely has a hopeful tone and tried to instill a positive outlook and encourage us to make a change toward these directions.
I personally felt like the author doesn't cover enough bases. There's a lot of variables to account for to make changes happen in a country and a lot of obstacles to overcome. Perhaps, this book wasn't meant to be delving into all that in depth in the first place, so I wouldn't dwell on it.
4 🌟.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 13, 2023
The book looks at the countries with the best:
- health
- education
- environment
- gender equality
- public spaces
- poverty alleviation
- governance
- economic growth
- inclusivity
There are a lot of statistics and country comparisons for all nine headings as the book looks at the history and what the countries are doing to achieve their status. On a personal level, the book is not as direct as I had hoped.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
- health
- education
- environment
- gender equality
- public spaces
- poverty alleviation
- governance
- economic growth
- inclusivity
There are a lot of statistics and country comparisons for all nine headings as the book looks at the history and what the countries are doing to achieve their status. On a personal level, the book is not as direct as I had hoped.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 22, 2024
It kinda reads like an extended "top 10 best/happiest/healthiest..." article, although it is well researched. Doesn't really delve into more interesting topics like the merits of democracy.
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