What does a thoughtful world look like? In this episode, we explore three powerful examples where smart, intentional policy is making life better for people, for cities, and for the planet.

• 📚 In Denmark, the government is scrapping a 25% VAT on books to tackle a growing youth reading crisis. The change is expected to boost literacy, support local publishers, and make books more accessible to all.
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• 🚲 In Helsinki, the city has just gone a full year without a single traffic-related fatality. This milestone is the result of two decades of people-first design: lower speed limits, safer bike lanes, redesigned roads, and a deep commitment to Vision Zero.
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• 🌊 And across the globe, a new study reveals that fully protected marine zones are really working. With the help of satellites and AI, researchers found that 96% of these zones saw almost no illegal industrial fishing, proving that tech-enabled conservation can protect our oceans.
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These are stories of policies that are living, working systems and help shape a better world.