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Ep 402: Ajay Shah Brings the Dreams of the 20th Century

The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

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Laws as Codes: Navigating Freedom and Constraint

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between laws and individual freedoms, likening legal frameworks to software that shapes behavior through constraints and incentives. It analyzes the criticisms of poorly designed laws in India, particularly focusing on the sedition law and the historical manipulation of constitutional amendments. The discussion culminates in a call for transformative legal reforms that prioritize efficiency and the protection of individual liberties within a flawed system.

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