

France’s Start-Up Nation Is a Neoliberal Hell w/ Nastasia Hadjadji
Feb 8, 2024
Nastasia Hadjadji, a French journalist, discusses Emmanuel Macron's 'startup nation' policies, the dismantling of France's welfare state, and the consequences of creating national tech champions. Topics include Macron aiding Uber, attracting the crypto industry, police surveillance, erosion of public services, algorithmic surveillance, and precarious labor conditions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Exploring the Concept of the 'Startup Nation' and its Influence on French Politics
05:37 • 3min
Entrepreneurial Culture and Its Impact on Public Services in France
08:19 • 3min
Neoliberalism and the Erosion of the French Welfare State
11:43 • 6min
Algorithmic Surveillance and the Criminalization of Activists
17:38 • 4min
France's Attempts to Attract Tech Investment
22:02 • 7min
The Rise of Emmanuel Macron and Precarious Labor in France
29:22 • 22min
Analyzing France's Political Situation and Neoliberal Policies
51:24 • 3min