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When Capitalism Becomes Tyranny, with Sohrab Ahmari

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Nov 2, 2023
Author Sohrab Ahmari discusses his book 'Tyranny Inc.' which explores the concentration of economic power and its impact on personal freedoms. The conversation touches on neoliberalism, the neglect of power in neoclassical economics, the exploitation of bankruptcy laws, and the struggle with compromise in American society.
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INSIGHT

Neoliberalism Defined

  • Neoliberalism emphasizes market mechanisms to solve societal problems.
  • It promotes market-based solutions and measurements in all aspects of life.
INSIGHT

Critiques of Neoliberalism

  • Neoliberalism faces criticism from both the left and the right.
  • The right's critique offers a fresh, albeit not necessarily superior, perspective.
ANECDOTE

Ahmari's Opening

  • Ahmari's book opens with three examples of civil rights abuses.
  • These abuses, initially appearing foreign, are revealed to be American cases.
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