

097. Graeber's Debt: Chapter 1
Sep 6, 2023
Medieval history expert Eleanor Janega joins to discuss Graeber's analysis of debt. They explore the moral confusion of American empire post-9/11, the ethical dilemmas of debt and lending practices, and the negative stereotypes surrounding usurers and borrowers throughout history.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Moral Confusion of American Empire
02:14 • 7min
Exploring the Moral Confusion Surrounding Debt and Lending Practices
09:26 • 5min
Exploring the Moral Confusion Surrounding Debt and Usurers
14:32 • 3min
Exploring the History of Debt and Challenging Common Myths
17:23 • 3min