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Ep30 - Private Government

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Jul 25, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Early Philosophy

  • Liz Anderson's father introduced her to philosophy by reading Plato and Mill.
  • Initially an economics major, she switched to philosophy due to questions about economic thought's foundations.
ANECDOTE

Banking Job

  • A summer job at a bank exposed Anderson to unfair treatment of workers, like bounced paychecks and lack of consultation during cubicleization.
  • This sparked her interest in how philosophy could address real-world problems.
INSIGHT

Workplace as Government

  • Workplaces function as governments, with bosses issuing orders and imposing penalties.
  • Workers have limited say in their work conditions and who governs them.
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