Factually! with Adam Conover Capitalism Has Mutated Into Something Worse with Yanis Varoufakis
Feb 7, 2024
Yanis Varoufakis, former finance minister of Greece, joins Adam Conover to discuss how capitalism has transformed into something worse with the rise of tech giants. They explore topics such as the domination of big tech, surveillance capitalism, the perverted culture of sharing on the internet, and the centralization of the internet. They also touch on the rise of wealthy individuals in the digital age and the need to protect personal data. The conversation delves into the transformation of the economy and the potential implications for global power dynamics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Techno Feudalism: The Transformation of Capitalism
04:04 • 21min
The Rise of Wealthy Individuals in the Digital Age and their Advantage
25:02 • 2min
Protecting Personal Data and Choosing Quality Groceries
26:47 • 3min
The Centralization of the Internet and its Transformation from a Decentralized Market
29:32 • 4min
The Perverted Culture of Sharing on the Internet
33:22 • 18min
The Spread of Cloud Capital and the New Cold War
51:46 • 19min
Joining a Political Revolution and Getting Involved
01:10:22 • 2min