Paul Knowlton is a lawyer based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is Of Counsel with a firm called Stanton Law LLC and is a specialist in IP law.

​We discuss the book that he has recently co-authored, titled Better Capitalism: Jesus, Adam Smith, Ayn Rand, and MLK Jr. on Moving from Plantation to Partnership Economics.

​Show notes:

[2:19] Paul explains his family background including his mother's Cuban immigrant roots and why he is not anti-capitalist.   

[5:20] The purpose of Better Capitalism is to get upstream and influence the theology and philosophies of business leaders.

[8:35] Paul details some of the book's practical solutions for businesses to move towards a mutuality mindset.  

[13:01] The same narrow thinking of maximising profits play out in law firms too. 

[15:23] Paul explains tells the story of where the expression 'plantation economics' comes from, as used in the book.

[19:31] Viewing lawyers as 'fungible billing units' undermines the nobility and service element of the profession.

[22:59] Paul discusses how the billable hour model came to be and some practical alternatives. 

[30:00] Paul's view is that government must contribute to the solution and be measured by the happiness of the people .

[35:41] Better Capitalism aims to step upstream and find solutions at the root of the problems, which means changing mindsets. 

[40:51] The work of changing mindsets has a spiritual and theological element to it.

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