Lever Time Scene On Radio: Capitalism
Aug 18, 2025
Explore the historical significance of Wall Street's Morgan building while uncovering personal journeys of bankers grappling with corporate life versus family. A former banker’s transformative path leads to a focus on education as capitalism faces rising skepticism among the youth. Delve into the complexities of child care economics, highlighting the struggles of providers and families within a profit-driven landscape. Join critical discussions on the need for reform and a sustainable future, questioning the very essence of capitalism itself.
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Wall Street Exit Sparks New Mission
- John Fullerton left J.P. Morgan after realizing his work mainly produced prestige donations rather than meaningful good.
- He quit finance and later founded the Capital Institute to rethink economic purpose.
Finance Drives Ecological Harm
- Fullerton concluded finance was driving ecological and systemic damage because it prioritizes financial capital over living systems.
- He argues the economic paradigm must shift away from continuous extraction to new sources of prosperity.
Capitalism Is A Values Question
- Debates about capitalism center on values like fairness, care, and the abuse of power, not just markets and money.
- If the system routinely violates those values, it may be out of alignment with society's basic ethics.