Capitalism elicits dual narratives: one celebrates its role in fostering human ingenuity and advancing technology, significantly enhancing material wealth globally. The contrasting narrative highlights its capacity to exploit resources, exacerbate inequality, and inflict harm on the environment. Both perspectives can coexist, urging a deeper understanding of capitalism's multifaceted impact.
Introduction to our 7th season: Capitalism. The world’s dominant economic system is on trial as it hasn’t been for at least half a century. Millions, young people especially, now see capitalism as the problem, not the solution. Others fear throwing out the baby with the bathwater.
By John Biewen, with co-host Ellen McGirt. Interviews with John Fullerton, Cassandra Brooks and Charlene Brooks. Story editor: Loretta Williams. Music by Michelle Osis, Lilli Haydn, Chris Westlake, Alex Symcox, and Goodnight, Lucas. Music consulting by Joe Augustine of Narrative Music.“Capitalism” is a production of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, in partnership with Imperative 21.