A beginner's guide to Davos

Synopsis

Hello from Davos in the beautiful Swiss Alps, where the Great and the good gather to discuss global inequality. This week, Oxfam reports that just eight billionaires own as much wealth as half of the global population combined. The atmosphere is rarefied and slick, with speeches from heads of state, CEOs, and celebrities. Amidst this, attendees can engage in activities like gluing wooden blocks into tree shapes. The sessions feature titles like 'empowering innovation' and 'enabling compassion.' The narrator, new to Davos, reflects on the striking contrast between the event's messages about living sustainably and the traffic jams outside. They also attend a session on mindfulness and meditation, led by a monk from the Himalayas, which offers a moment of relaxation amidst the busy schedule. The experience highlights the irony of discussing humanitarian issues in such an elite setting, as they prepare to attend a session titled 'a day in the life of the refugee.'