

235. The Google Archipelago with Michael Rectenwald
Aug 20, 2024
Michael Rectenwald, a former Marxist professor turned libertarian, dives deep into his transformation and critiques of ideologies in this engaging talk. He shares insights on the authoritarianism lurking within academia and the implications of surveillance technology. His reflections on economic calculation highlight the failures of Marxism while advocating for individual freedom and property rights. Rectenwald also dissects how ideological coding within Big Tech mirrors historical systems, raising concerns about modern censorship and control.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
From Medicine to Marxism
02:04 • 8min
Consequences of Questioning Orthodoxy
09:51 • 4min
The Hidden Authoritarianism in Academia
13:30 • 6min
From Marxism to Libertarianism
19:00 • 8min
Critiques of Marxism and Economic Calculation
26:36 • 16min
Ideological Coding in Big Tech
42:34 • 2min
From Corporate Life to Academia: A Marxist Odyssey
45:04 • 15min
From Marxism to Libertarianism: A Personal Transformation
59:55 • 31min