

Chokepoint Capitalism (with Cory Doctorow and Rebecca Giblin)
Nov 1, 2022
Novelist Cory Doctorow and intellectual property expert Rebecca Giblin discuss their book "Chokepoint Capitalism," exploring tensions between extractive corporations and creative laborers. They offer solutions to fight back against the devaluation of creativity caused by monopolies. The speakers highlight the significance of power in economic analysis and the impact of large corporations on wages and content creation. They emphasize the need for countervailing power in the economy and stronger antitrust measures.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Relationship between Market Power and Profits
05:54 • 20min
Accounting Errors, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Proposed Reforms
26:14 • 10min
Internet Utopians and Concerns
36:43 • 10min
Expressing Gratitude and Emphasizing the Role of Power in Economic Analysis
46:19 • 2min
Impact of Large Corporations on Wages and Content Creation
47:56 • 2min
The Consequences of Concentrated Power and the Need for Countervailing Power
49:48 • 2min