In this engaging conversation, Yanis Varoufakis, an outspoken economist and former Greek finance minister, discusses his provocative views on the European Union. He shares his vision for an 'another now' and explains why he chose to enter politics against the establishment. Varoufakis blends philosophy with his critique of capitalism, referencing Star Trek as a model for Marxist ideals. Alongside interviewer Michael Heyman, they delve into the complexities of political activism and the necessity for alternative economic systems in a world grappling with inequality.
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Varoufakis's "No" to the EU
Yanis Varoufakis's "no" to the EU stemmed from his Europeanist concerns.
He opposed measures he believed were against European interests.
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Debt Restructuring over Career
Yanis Varoufakis prioritized restructuring Greece's debt over his political career.
His focus was to help the Greek people escape their debt burden, rejecting further loans with austerity conditions.
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Star Trek's Philosophical Communism
Yanis Varoufakis finds Star Trek fascinating as a modern take on philosophical questions.
He sees it as a communist society that's also liberal, with technological abundance enabling philosophical pursuits.
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In 'The Outsider,' Colin Wilson examines the psyche of the Outsider through the lives and works of various literary and cultural figures such as Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre, Ernest Hemingway, Hermann Hesse, and Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The book delves into the Outsider's experience of dislocation and his struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that seems devoid of it. Wilson argues that the Outsider is a metaphysical man who seeks a transcending meaning and purpose for human existence, often feeling isolated and disconnected from society. The book is both a study of the Outsider's predicament and an impassioned call for a new form of existentialism that could provide a satisfying and objective religious understanding of life.
Homer's odyssey
Gwen Cooper
Homer's Odyssey is a memoir by Gwen Cooper that chronicles her life with a blind cat named Homer. Despite being born without eyes, Homer grows into a spirited and loving companion who faces numerous challenges, including surviving the aftermath of 9/11 and defending his home against an intruder. Through Homer's adventures, Cooper reflects on the profound impact he had on her life, teaching her about courage, love, and living beyond limitations.
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In this episode economist, author, economist and former finance minister of Greece Yanis Varoufakis spoke to Michael Hayman, co-founder of the campaigns firm Seven Hills. They discussed Yanis's blueprint for ‘another now’, why – as an avowed critic of the establishment – he entered political life, and his belief that Star Trek presents the ultimate model of Marxist ideals.
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