Politics is one of the only practical disciplines where none of the main concepts have clear, coherent definitions. We define ourselves with terms like "left” and "right" and we believe in things like "democracy," “markets,” "capitalism" and "socialism" even though we don’t really know what any of these words actually mean. This series aims to make sense out of the political muddle that we've inhe... more
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In the book Abundance, left liberal authors Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson identify unnecessary bureaucracy and red tape as an important factor in why there is a shortage of housing across the USA.
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Why are human beings so greedy and why are our societies so hierarchical, if our ancestors were so fiercely egalitarian?
What is “human nature” in this regard?
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Market Exit, like many others before him, tells us that the left-right political spectrum is obsolete and does more harm than good. That’s because he doesn’t know what they mean.
This video explains:
1. What the political left and right actually me... more
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And somebody with just a bit of anthropology education I can say everything he sang squares with the information I learned in the mid 80s and the scraps I’ve picked up since. This is an immensely useful, concise discussion of politics. Through the lands of anthropology and history. I would say this is the tical equivalent of Gary’s economics and Gary Stevenson’s statement that wealth drives poverty, and if we do not bring it back to earth, it will definitely drive more and more people into pover... more
I came across on this podcast after I saw a Goodreads reviewer I follow and trust for their thoughtful and insightful reviews recommended it. I too highly recommend it for some of the most information rich and accessible analysis on politics you’ll find. Worth every minute of your time.
The level of understanding is rare.
Just learned about the podcast as I have been watching his channel on YouTube.
Love the information and how it is presented.
One of few political opinions that truly gave me hope for a better, more equal future for people like me and you. It changed my life. I hope it will change yours too.
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Focusing on the intricacies and ambiguities of political terminology, this series provides listeners with an accessible framework for understanding essential concepts related to governance, economics, and sociopolitical dynamics. The discussions span topics such as wealth inequality, the historic roots of left and right political ideologies, and the implications of current geopolitical events. Notably, the series emphasizes the importance of well-defined political vocabularies and critiques narratives crafted by elites that obscure truth and hinder collective action. Through engaging analysis, the content not only informs but also inspires critical thinking about power, equity, and the responsibilities of political engagement.
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