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ADDICTION AS CONTROL | Irvine Welsh and Yanis Varoufakis

Eye Of The Storm Podcast (with Yanis Varoufakis and Raoul Martinez)

CHAPTER

State Support Disparities and the Shift to Techno-Feudalism

The chapter explores the unequal support offered by the state to individuals across generations and social classes, citing historical assistance compared to current limitations and coercion. A shift from profit-driven capitalism to control-focused methods is highlighted through historical narratives and advertising techniques, prompting a discussion on potential resistance strategies like internet nationalization. The conversation delves into reclaiming production means, the rise of techno-feudalism, addiction in modern systems, and challenges in navigating online information amidst corporate influence.

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