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ADDICTION AS CONTROL | Irvine Welsh and Yanis Varoufakis
Eye Of The Storm Podcast (with Yanis Varoufakis and Raoul Martinez)
A Deep Dive into Addiction, Capitalism, and Technology in Society
The chapter explores the intricate links between addiction, capitalism, and technology in society, highlighting how various forms of addiction extend beyond substance abuse to include online activities like shopping and social media. It delves into how power dynamics in capitalism influence behavioral patterns, drawing parallels between addiction and control in politics and the capitalist system. The conversation also touches on the psychological impact of technology, ethical concerns surrounding information control, and the need to challenge the power structures of capitalism for a more humane society.
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