Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat
Slo Mo is a series of conversations hosted by bestselling author and former Chief Business Officer of Google X, Mo Gawdat. With stunning honesty, Mo and some of his wisest friends explore the profound questions we all face in the pursuit of purpose in our lives. Achieving happiness and fulfillment is a lifelong journey, but step one is simple: slow down, and listen.
Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat
How We've Been Tricked: The Death of Economic Freedom | Grace Blakeley Exposes the Truth
Grace Blakeley is a leading economist, author, and political commentator, known for her sharp critiques of capitalism and neoliberalism. In the fourth episode in the series 'It's Not What They Told You', she joins Mo Gawdat to discuss the decline of economic freedom, how governments exploit crises, and the misleading narratives around financial systems. Grace also shares insights on neoliberalism, the legacies of Thatcher and Reagan, and what we can do to create a fairer system while emphasising the importance of community.
00:00 Intro
2:20 The Death of Freedom
7:00 Example of Boeing Planes
12:40 How Are Financial Crises Dealt With?
15:45 What is Neoliberalism?
23:00 Thatcher and Reagan's Strategy
31:30 Governments Taking Advantage of Crisis
41:15 Lies about Economic Freedom
47:27 What Can We Do?
54:00 The Importance of Community
Get Grace's book 'Vulture Capitalism' here: https://rb.gy/65wf7t
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