Factually! with Adam Conover

Chokepoint Capitalism with Cory Doctorow

Mar 8, 2023
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Cory Doctorow
Cory Doctorow and Adam Conover discuss how chokepoint capitalism impacts creative workers, monopolistic practices by big companies like YouTube and Amazon, challenges faced by content creators, and the need for intervention to prevent monopolies in various industries.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Chokepoint Capitalism and Platform Dominance
04:23 • 29min
3
Tech Company Evolution and Consumer Trust
33:38 • 6min
4
Unveiling the Audiobook Industry's Challenges with Amazon's Audible Platform
39:48 • 4min
5
Tech Giants' Control Over Markets and Artists' Dilemma
44:07 • 6min
6
Impact of Big Companies Acquiring Products on Artists and Shareholders
49:45 • 3min
7
Navigating Capitalism and Competition
52:59 • 13min
8
Navigating Contract Laws and Power Dynamics in the Creative Industry
01:05:47 • 6min
9
Antitrust Enforcement and Tech Monopolies
01:11:41 • 18min
10
Exploring the Role of Intermediaries and Maintaining Hope
01:30:08 • 7min