Professor Vivek Singal on Dominion Dharma, and the Problem with Modern Capitalism

In this episode, Professor Vivek Singal, author of Dominion and Dharma, critiques modern capitalism and shares his vision for a more conscious, equitable future. Drawing from his experiences at the World Economic Forum to reflections on colonial history, he contrasts the Western “world as a market” mindset with the dharmic “world as a mandala” worldview. The conversation spans extractive capitalism’s roots, the industrial and digital revolutions, and the role of AI, concluding with a call for the next generation to question norms and embrace sacred responsibility.