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55. Johan Norberg - The Capitalist Manifesto

Ideas Having Sex

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Inequality, Innovation, and the Role of Markets

This chapter examines the historical context of inequality and critiques the effectiveness of government intervention in fostering innovation. It humorously argues for the significant technological contributions of the porn industry compared to government efforts, while also addressing the concept of 'bullshit jobs' and their implications in capitalism. The discussion highlights the necessity of market competition and feedback mechanisms for meaningful productivity and economic progress.

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