Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: or, How Capitalism Works—and How It Fails book

Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: or, How Capitalism Works—and How It Fails

Yanis Varoufakis  

 9 Key ideas

 23 MINS

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Money & Investments  Politics  History  

Ever wondered why inequality is so deeply ingrained in our societies?

How did the shift from experiential to exchange values transform our societies?

What role does money play in our economies, and how can we ensure it benefits all?

Let's dive into the fascinating world of economic history, politics and philosophy. Explore how we can shape a future where technology serves humanity and collective well-being is prioritized.

Ever wondered why inequality is so deeply ingrained in our societies?

How did the shift from experiential to exchange values transform our societies?

What role does money play in our economies, and how can we ensure it benefits all?

Let's dive into the fascinating world of economic history, politics and philosophy. Explore how we can shape a future where technology serves humanity and collective well-being is prioritized.

 

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Key Ideas

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#1

Can Historical Geography Explain Modern Inequality?

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#2

From Achilles to Aegina: The Enduring Power of Experiential Value Over Commodification

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#3

Is Doctor Faustus's Pact with Mephistopheles a Mirror of Our Modern Economic Debt Crisis?

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#4

Banking and the Economy: Lessons from Greece and the 1920s

03:16

03:16


#5

Can We Break the Cycle of Economic Pessimism and Unemployment?

02:45

02:45


#6

From Frankenstein to The Matrix: The Perils and Promises of Technological Domination

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02:36


#7

Can Richard Radford's POW Camp Economy Teach Us About the True Nature of Money?

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#8

Matrix Musings: Agent Smith's Stark Warning for Humanity's Future

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#9

Final Recap

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About Author

Yanis Varoufakis is a Greek economist, academic, and politician who served as the Minister of Finance for Greece in 2015 during a critical period of the country's debt crisis. He is known for his outspoken views on economic policy and his critique of austerity measures. Varoufakis authored "Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: or, How Capitalism Works—and How It Fails," a book aimed at explaining complex economic concepts in an accessible way to a younger audience. His work often emphasizes the need for economic reform and greater financial transparency.

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