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The Tension Between Democracy and Capitalism
This chapter examines the fraught relationship between democracy and capitalism, highlighting historical shifts in power dynamics and the implications of legal decisions like Citizens United. It critiques concepts such as charter cities and their impacts on national sovereignty while exploring labor dynamics in extreme capitalist environments. The discussion also addresses the paradox of globalization, rising inequalities, and ambitious projects like Saudi Arabia's NEOM, questioning the future of governance and citizen representation in an increasingly capitalist world.