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Overproduction of Elites and Political Upheaval, or... the Story of Rich People Doing Stupid Things

Overproduction of Elites and Political Upheaval, or... the Story of Rich People Doing Stupid Things

FromCrazy Town


Overproduction of Elites and Political Upheaval, or... the Story of Rich People Doing Stupid Things

FromCrazy Town

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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
May 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Imagine a factory assembly line running at full steam, but instead of spitting out car parts or plastic trinkets, the conveyor belt is loaded down with Jeff Bezos wannabes. That's a disconcerting image, but an accurate picture of what's happening: society is producing too many elite people, and their decisions are causing extreme inequality, which is one of the key components of today's sustainability crisis. Join Asher, Rob, and Jason as they struggle with elite words and phrases (who's up for some cliodynamics?) and try to exorcise the demons of their own elitism. You'll also hear how elites may have formulated the plot of the next Spike Lee movie, "Do the Wrong Thing." Chuck Collins, author of The Wealth Hoarders, provides additional insights on how we can work toward a more equitable society.Support the show (https://www.postcarbon.org/supportcrazytown/)
Released:
May 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

With equal parts humor and in-depth analysis, Asher, Rob, and Jason safeguard their sanity while probing crazy-making topics like climate change, overshoot, runaway capitalism, and why we’re all deluding ourselves.