Dr. Rieki Crins-Rubinstein, Author of The Truth About GNH; Blacklisted in Bhutan
- Rieki is the author of two books.
- Her first book, The Truth About GNH, explores the concept of Gross National Happiness. Her second book is Blacklisted in Bhutan.
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Overview
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Rieki Crins-Rubinstein, author and anthropologist, unveils her decades-long connection with Bhutan. From pioneering hospitality education to challenging the global perception of Gross National Happiness, her journey reveals truth, resilience, and the untold realities behind Bhutan’s Shangri-La image.
00:36- About Dr Rieki Crins-Rubinstein
- Rieki is the author of two books.
- Her first book, The Truth About GNH, explores the concept of Gross National Happiness. Her second book is Blacklisted in Bhutan.
09:57- What’s the biggest misconception about Gross National Happiness?
- Outsiders believe Bhutan is a perfect, happy, harmonious country.
- Visitors see only curated beauty, not the deeper social and political issues.
- GNH is promoted while ignoring injustices like land taken from refugees.
11:34- What responsibilities do outsiders have in Bhutan?
- Investors must recognize that Bhutan lacks transparency and is unsafe for reliable business.
- Tourists often see only a curated version of the country without meeting real Bhutanese people.
- Academics and diplomats face limits, as challenging authority or the royal family can lead to blacklisting or silence.
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- Rieki is the author of two books.
- Her first book, The Truth About GNH, explores the concept of Gross National Happiness. Her second book is Blacklisted in Bhutan.
