Brooke Harrington

Brooke Harrington, an economic sociologist known for her work on wealth and offshore finance, teams up with Dave Karpf, a tech policy expert at George Washington University. They delve into the rise of 'network states,' where tech billionaires seek to replace democratic governance with their own power structures. Their conversation highlights the threats posed by AI-driven governance and the concentration of wealth among elites. They also emphasize the importance of citizen activism and storytelling as resistance against encroaching tech authoritarianism.

Brooke Harrington, a Dartmouth sociology professor and author of 'Capital Without Borders', delves into the murky waters of offshore wealth management. She reveals the intricate networks utilized by the wealthy, balancing legitimate investment with tax evasion. Harrington shares her ethnographic journey, exposing the ethical dilemmas wealth managers face. She discusses how small nations lure affluent clients and the psychological dynamics influencing the ultra-wealthy. The conversation highlights pressing questions about morality, societal responsibilities, and the complex systems behind hidden wealth.

Brooke Harrington and Herbert Chang from Dartmouth College discuss offshore finance, likening it to skipping a restaurant bill. They delve into using data from the Panama Papers for quantitative research, highlighting the challenges in prosecuting tax evaders and the burden on the public. The podcast explores the evolution of wealth management and the complexities of analyzing network structures in offshore data.