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, 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.

The episode is part two of our live event, System Error: Should We Fix Capitalism or Abandon It?Here Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times, Martin Wolf and Greek politician and Economist Yanis Varoufakis continue their debate on the future of capitalism. In his new book, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism, Wolf argues that democratic capitalism remains the best system for human flourishing, while Varoufakis advocates for a post-capitalist world without banks, billionaires, or tech giants. BBC journalist and broadcaster, Ritula Shah, was our host for the night.Part one of this event came out in our last episode and is available now to all our listeners. Do take a listen to that first if you can.Part three is available exclusively to subscribers, along with a special bonus episode from our series Bright Sparks, where we’ll be hearing from both Yanis and Martin on the creative ideas that make them tick.This event originally took place at the Tabernacle in London on February 9th 2023 and was produced by Executive Producer Hannah Kaye, with editing by Executive Producer Rowan Slaney.—We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be about. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or Tweet us at @intelligence2. At Intelligence Squared we’ve got our own online streaming platform, Intelligence Squared+ and we’d love you to give it a go. It’s packed with more than 20 years’ worth of video debates and conversations on the world’s most important topics as well as exclusive podcast content. Tune in to live events, ask your questions or watch on-demand, totally ad-free with hours of discussion to dive into. Visit intelligencesquaredplus.com to start watching today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

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

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.   

Join economist Yanis Varoufakis as he chats with provocative philosopher Slavoj Žižek, known for his challenging perspectives on ideology and capitalism. They dive into whether progress is truly beneficial and tackle the implications of modern technology on society. The duo debates the rise of techno-feudalism and its impact on corporate power, examining the roles of political representation and systemic issues in today's world. With wit and depth, they navigate the complexities of freedom, justice, and the future of political action.