James Laughlin argues we have the resources to address global crises but aren't deploying them at scale. After twelve years in philanthropy, he sees an unprecedented moment where money exists but stays stuck instead of flowing where it's needed.
Do you see that? Actually, we've got some major challenges right now. Yeah, I really appreciate that question. You know, I think it's certainly almost anyone would look at that question and answer like we got some issues. And, you know, for me, in this field of philanthropy advising that I've been in for a dozen years, I think there is an opportunity not just about philanthropy, but about how we all show up in this moment that is so critical because the world is literally and figuratively on fire. We have a level of challenge now that's unprecedented. And we also have a level of resource, not just money, but all kinds of capital that has accumulated for many of us in an abundance. And so many of these resources, we have the intention of putting them in flow, of helping resources get where they need to be, but it's not happening yet at the scale that it needs to be.
