Making Sense with Sam Harris

#257 — The State of the World

Aug 13, 2021

Dambisa Moyo, a renowned economist and author, joins the discussion to unpack the complex state of the world. She dives into the pitfalls of public policy and capitalism, exploring the widening chasm of inequality and its repercussions. Moyo sheds light on our voting system's inefficiencies and proposes mandatory voting as a fix. The conversation also touches on automation's looming impact on employment and the intricate dynamics of identity politics, emphasizing the urgent need for reforms to foster genuine democratic engagement.

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Intro

3min

A Personal Journey Through Zambia's History and Education

4min

Navigating Economic Growth and Public Policy

11min

Economic Trajectories and Inequality: A Historical Perspective

25min

Revamping Democracy: Addressing Voter Engagement

7min

Automation and the Future of Work: Concerns and Uncertainties

4min

Crisis of Legitimacy: Navigating Democracy and Identity Politics

6min

Sam Harris speaks with Dambisa Moyo about the state of the world. They discuss public goods, economic growth, capitalism, American economic history, bad public-policy choices, inequality, tax avoidance among the wealthy, government inefficiency, the problems with democracy, the breakdown of trust in institutions, failures of transparency, voter participation, future automation and unemployment, identity politics, the reality of racism in America, the problems with affirmative action, competition with China, and other topics.

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