Bold Politics with Zack Polanski How The Left Can Come Together To Beat Reform | Yanis Varoufakis | Zack Polanski
Nov 25, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Yanis Varoufakis, a notable Greek economist and political leader of MeRA25, dives into the complexities of contemporary politics. He critiques the limitations of nuclear weapons in a democracy and dissects the EU's missed opportunities for a Green New Deal. Varoufakis emphasizes the need for the left to unite, sharing insights on social media's role, the failures of populism, and the importance of community engagement. He also explores the challenges of AI and advocates for cooperative electoral strategies among progressive parties.
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Populism vs. Honest Democracy
- Populism often means demagoguery promising everything then betraying the people.
- Varoufakis prefers reclaiming 'democrat' to describe honest politics that warns about necessary sacrifices.
Use Social Media—Then Go Offline
- Use social media ruthlessly but don't become its hostage; pair online work with real-world organising.
- Hold in-person conversations to build recognition and hope that algorithms cannot create.
Cloud Capital Trains Citizens
- Cloud capital differs from old media because it trains users and then shapes desires via personalized algorithms.
- This two-way machine both empowers movements and gives tech oligarchs unprecedented power to subvert politics.
