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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

209 | Brad DeLong on Why the 20th Century Fell Short of Utopia

Sep 5, 2022
Brad DeLong, an economics professor at UC Berkeley and author of "Slouching Towards Utopia," dives into the complexities of the 20th century's economic history. He discusses how despite technological advancements, society fell short of achieving a utopia, examining the tension between capitalism and social democracy. DeLong highlights pivotal transformations beginning in 1870, critiques market mechanisms versus social justice, and reflects on the impacts of inequality and the shifts marking the end of the long 20th century.
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