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Anand Giridharadas on Capitalism in the Time of Corona

Jun 5, 2020

Anand Giridharadas, author of 'Winners Take All,' discusses capitalism's flaws in a post-pandemic world. He argues that the crisis is a chance to foster a more egalitarian society, while Matthew Taylor brings insights on the role of the state in this transformation. They explore the paradox of philanthropy, questioning whether charity truly alleviates inequality. Additionally, they consider how historical crises have sparked social change, emphasizing the need for collective action and robust public institutions to redefine our future.

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Matthew Taylor

Anand Giridharadas

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Exploring Capitalism Amidst Pandemic Challenges

2min

Navigating the Pandemic: Personal Reflections and Literary Insights

2min

The Paradox of Philanthropy and Power

6min

Navigating Capitalism's Paradox

14min

Catalysts of Change: War and Society

7min

Crises as Catalysts for Change

24min

Connecting with Community: From Applause to Action

4min

In his 2019 book Winners Take All, Anand Giridharadas launched a searing attack on the global elites. Now he turns his thoughts to the post-pandemic world. Is the crisis an opportunity to create a more egalitarian society? How can the powerful be prevented from exploiting the situation to further entrench their advantages? And could this moment be an opportunity to reinvent the relationship between the citizen, the market and the state? Anand spoke to Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive of the RSA. You can purchase the book 'Winner Takes All' from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3dDdD2G. ---------------------------------------------- Intelligence Squared+. The world's best speakers. Your questions. £4.99 per month. Intelligence Squared+ will bring you live, interactive events every week on our new online platform. Just like at our real-life events, you’ll be able to put your questions to our speakers, vote in live polls and interact with other members of the audience. Your subscription will give you access to multiple events featuring the world’s top thinkers and opinion formers, including Thomas Piketty, Margaret Atwood, Clive Woodward, Thomas Friedman, Meera Syal and Paloma Faith. For a full list of Intelligence Squared+ events and to subscribe, click here: https://bit.ly/2yfYIfm.

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