Manuel Castells

In this engaging conversation, Manuel Castells, a prominent sociologist known for his analysis of the network society, joins Paul Mason to discuss the emergence of alternative economic cultures post-2008 crisis. Castells highlights how grassroots movements like Occupy challenge traditional capitalism and promote non-capitalist practices such as bartering and cooperatives. He emphasizes the cultural shifts stemming from growing disillusionment with political systems and critiques consumerism, advocating for deeper human needs beyond materialism.