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The Trust Society

The Trust Society


The six films below illustrate how trust can be a goldmine and a unique cornerstone of the Danish welfare society. 

They highlight the importance of preserving trust in our society—now and in the future. 

A film about trust

A ten-minute introduction to what trust is all about. The film was created in connection with the book called Trust.


1. What is trust, and why is trust so important?

Professor Gert Tinggaard Svendsen defines what trust is and describes the value of the high level of trust in Denmark.


2. The origins of trust in Denmark

Professor Gert Tinggaard Svendsen explains how the first steps were taken toward creating Denmark as a society built on trust.
Among other things, we go back to the Stone Age and King Frederik III.


3. How do we support the Danish trust society?

Delegation of power, combating corruption, a free press, support for civil society, and equal opportunities
 


4. The threats to the Danish trust society

Even though Denmark is a world champion in trust, trust is constantly under pressure.


5. Countries with low trust

A good way to understand the importance of trust is to look at countries where trust is lacking.


6. The importance of social capital

Gert Tinggaard Svendsen talks about the different social networks and their value in today’s Denmark.


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