Yanis Varoufakis

Yanis Varoufakis discusses the new Cold War, China's tech ambitions, US-China power shift, missed opportunities for green investments, geopolitical tensions, German politicians' challenges, and the importance of free speech in combating ideologies.

Yanis Varoufakis, author of 'Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism', explores the battle over digital real estate, the rise of tech giants, and the US's fear of China. They discuss cloud capital and techno-feudalism, the influence of big tech, the shift of power from the West to the East, and the loss of privacy.

Yanis Varoufakis, économiste grec et ancien ministre des finances, explore le concept révolutionnaire de techno-féodalisme. Il établit des parallèles entre le capitalisme moderne et les systèmes féodaux du Moyen Âge. Varoufakis discute de l'impact du capital cloud, des grandes entreprises technologiques et de leur influence sur nos comportements de consommation. Il met en garde contre les dangers du techno-féodalisme pour la démocratie et propose des solutions pour transformer ces ressources en bien commun.

Yanis Varoufakis, economist and former Greek Minister of Finance, dives into the shifting economic landscape shaped by Big Tech. He discusses 'cloud rent' as a potential return to pre-capitalist commerce and explores the implications of techno-feudalism on society. Varoufakis emphasizes the need for a 'techno-rebellion' to address corporate dominance, and the importance of coordinated global actions, like a one-day strike against giants like Amazon. He highlights Europe's economic challenges and the geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China.

Yanis Varoufakis, former Greek Minister of Finance and economist, critiques the downfall of capitalism and introduces his idea of 'Technofeudalism.' He argues that modern digital platforms operate as cloud fiefdoms, replacing traditional markets and creating a new economic hierarchy. The conversation touches on how major tech companies manipulate labor dynamics and user behavior, the influence of financial giants on innovation, and the crisis of digital identity that strips individuals of autonomy. Varoufakis advocates for a collective movement to reclaim economic power.

Economic anthropologist Jason Hickel and economist Yanis Varoufakis discuss the flaws of capitalism, the need for sustainable economic models, historical resource mobilization, decoupling economic growth from carbon emissions, rethinking GDP as a metric for societal well-being, and the complexities of capitalism impacting global inequality. They explore the potential for a post-capitalist, post-growth economy to address disparities and exploit

In a riveting continuation of their debate, Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times, and Yanis Varoufakis, the Greek politician and economist, clash over capitalism's future. They dissect the monopolistic powers of tech giants and the evolving landscape of capitalism influenced by autocratic regimes. Varoufakis advocates for a post-capitalist world, while Wolf defends democratic capitalism as essential for human flourishing. Their insights challenge listeners to rethink the balance between reform and radical change in our socio-economic systems.

Iconic musician Brian Eno and economist Yanis Varoufakis discuss the importance of art in society, addressing the meaning crisis, critiquing progress narratives, reimagining economics, embracing surrender, reflecting on spiritual beauty, and exploring love and meaning in life.

Authors Richard Denniss and Yanis Varoufakis join a discussion on challenging political spin and economic jargon. They critique fiscal responsibility, climate action, historical narratives, and the impact of iconobabble on democratic debates. Topics also include challenging trickle-down economics, urgency for climate action, and reclaiming straight talk in political discussions.

On this episode of the podcast I speak with Yanis Varoufakis about the role of banks and politicians. Yanis is an economist, politician, author and Secretary-General of MeRA25. He is perhaps best known for his role as the Greek Minister of Finance during the Greek credit crisis. In our discussion we cover some fairly big questions: When banks are bailed out, who really foots the bill? Who are the winners and losers during inflation? Are those that control the means of production still the dominant class? Why powers do politicians really have? What might a non-exploitative social economy look like in practice and is there a peaceful way to get there?  ► https://youtu.be/IccRwqTThMU ►For more information about Yanis: https://www.yanisvaroufakis.eu/ ►Follow Ola on Twitter: @yanisvaroufakis These conversations are supported by the Andrea von Braun foundation (http://www.avbstiftung.de/), as an exploration of the rich, exciting, connected, scientifically literate, and (most importantly) sustainable future of humanity. The views expressed in these episodes are my own and those of my guests.