

Economists Win Worst Nobel Prize Yet, Asked to Please Stop
Oct 24, 2024
Mia and James dive into the absurdity of a recent Nobel Prize awarded to economists for stating the obvious: history exists. They critique the disconnect between economic theories and real-world impacts, especially regarding colonial histories. The discussion explores the pitfalls of traditional economic models and the oversimplification of democracy's complexities. With a humorous twist, they reflect on the significance (or lack thereof) of these accolades in a field laden with outdated racial assumptions and problematic methodologies.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Critique of the Nobel Prize in Economics
02:21 • 5min
Economic Myths and Colonial Legacy
06:59 • 9min
Nobel Paradox: Economics and Absurdity
15:32 • 5min
Critique of Pseudoscience in Economics and History
20:42 • 1min
Economists and the Revolution Paradox
21:53 • 10min
Critique of Economists on Democracy
31:31 • 9min
Cynical Reflections on Economics and Nobels
40:32 • 3min