Christopher Marquis
Shin Yi Professor of Chinese Management at Cambridge Judge Business School and author of The Profiteers; guest on the episode to discuss tech billionaires, political power, and the social costs of business.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 15min
The Tech Billionaire Doomsday Preachers (E346)
Christopher Marquis, Shin Yi Professor at Cambridge Judge Business School and author of The Profiteers, dives into the apocalyptic rhetoric of tech billionaires. He explores the paranoia driving figures like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, linking it to their insecurities and quest for control. The discussion covers Thiel’s fixation on the Antichrist and how his rivalry with Gates showcases deeper issues within billionaire culture. Marquis connects today's elite behavior to historical patterns, hinting at rising public backlash against their power.
Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 19min
Christopher Marquis | Negative Externalities... How Corporations Privatise Their Upside By Socialising The Downside
Christopher Marquis, a Professor at the Judge Business School in Cambridge and author of "Profiteers," delves into the hidden costs of corporate practices. He discusses how industries like agriculture and fast fashion externalize their negative impacts, often at the expense of society and the environment. Marquis introduces concepts like the externality iceberg and critiques the gap between consumer awareness and ethical choices, particularly in the chocolate industry. He also highlights the dangers of greenwashing and the environmental costs tied to modern technology.
