GoFundMe Profits from People’s Pain w/ Nora Kenworthy
Tech Won't Save Us
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Navigating Societal Perceptions of Public Support
The chapter explores the stigma around accepting public support in the US, linking it to issues of race, individual merit, and societal reluctance to share resources. It discusses the influence of racial capitalism and deep-seated racism on attitudes towards social safety nets, illustrating with a story of a man criticized on a crowdfunding platform for lacking access to healthcare. The conversation delves into global crowdfunding for healthcare in market-driven systems, showcasing examples from various countries and examining the impact of US healthcare models on international healthcare practices.
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