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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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