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After Hours

Walmart’s Strategy to Beat Amazon, and Millennial Socialism

Feb 27, 2019
Debates on Walmart's strategy to compete with Amazon and the rise of socialism in millennials. Also, recommendations on Free Solo documentary and Dreyer's English book. Discussion on interesting Reddit subreddit and Chef's Knife Mac MTH-80. Touch on Andy Warhol retrospective and life without tech giants.
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Quick takeaways

  • Millennials embrace socialist concepts like taxing the wealthy and universal health coverage, reshaping political perceptions.
  • Walmart competes with Amazon by prioritizing groceries, leveraging density economies and enhanced delivery services.

Deep dives

Millennials' Perception of Socialism

The discussion delves into the rising inclination of millennials towards socialism, illustrating how the label 'socialism' has gained acceptance. The conversation highlights the economist's cover story on the topic, indicating a shift in the perception of socialism, embracing concepts like taxing the wealthy and advocating for universal coverage in health insurance and the Green New Deal.

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