How big corporations took over Western governments

How did Western governments get to the point where major decisions are made by and for large corporate monopolies? Ben Norton is joined by political economist Radhika Desai to discuss neoliberalism and the myth of the free market.
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[@typeviic1]

And voting for Dems and Repubs will change nothing.

[@gerhard7323]

'If voting made any difference they wouldn't let us do it' Mark Twain.

[@raymundogonzalez6450]

That the definition of Insanity

[@garyrchampagne]

@@gerhard7323

[@ttystikkrocks1042]

JILL STEIN FOR PRESIDENT!

[@joellis5915]

@@ttystikkrocks1042 Robert Kennedy Jr.

[@harryholiday5356]

I was telling my friends this during the 1990's decade. They all said I was crazy, and it just couldn't happen in America. Now, they are eating their words and experiencing KARMA. We are now in a very feudalist fascist system for several generations.

[@ATS_i_piss_on_G00gle]

Yes,we are and we always been.That is what capitalism is= feudalism in desquise.

[@laotrahistoria7747]

Great comment. Still, it only happened to be noticed by you in the 1990’s. In reality this failed model started in 1492, after the consumption conquest of the first country of Iberian peninsula, Al-Andalus, and the fake “discovery” and the beginning of the conquest invasion and epistemic killing of the cultures of the “Americas”. It was the beginning not of an economical model but of the civilization model, the so called “modernity”. If you haven’t yet, I invite you to check a much better study of it with Berkeley University professor Ramon Grosfoguel.

[@Perspectiveon]

Ditto and agree. How the West exploited the void after the Sovjet collapse was the eye-opener for me.

[@Perspectiveon]

Scandinavian here. Ditto and agree. Exploitation of the void after the Sovjet collapse was the eye-opener for me. In all but name most Western Countries are now Neo-Feudal Oligarchies.

[@Perspectiveon]

Scandinavian here. Ditto and agree. Exploitation of the void after the Sovjet collapse was the eye-opener for me. In all but name most Western Countries are now Neo-Feudal Oligarchies.

[@geovanniali6060]

Feed the poor. Not the 1%.

[@galeparker1067]

But servicing the Poor is a very popular Growth Industry. 😢🇨🇦

[@pecan11]

@@geovanniali6060 this lady is telling u that will never happen

[@adamiskandar5107]

@@pecan11 Just stating the facts but she is for sure fighting against this unfair system.

[@anyq_CS]

libya was the most successful african country before it got destroyed. civilians enjoyed a lot of privileges that average american can ever dream. but evil man gadaffi want to dump dollar😂

[@user-ri8gz2yr3s]

​Yes , this privatizing of housing , and social services is what is THE HINGER GAMES ! ALL OF THOSE RELIGIONS GET TO PUT GREAT STRESS ONTO THE POOR PEOPLE !! THANK YOUR FRIENDLY LOCAL GOVERNMENT , WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE PROVINCE AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS !! @galeparker1067

[@elonmusksellssnakeoil1744]

"Government is the problem!" - guy who sought out the highest position in the government.

[@Praisethesunson]

@@elonmusksellssnakeoil1744 Reagan was an actor playing the part for his directors.

[@view1st]

To destroy the system you must be part of the the system. Remember Gorbachev, Yeltsin?

[@BeachTypeZaku]

@@elonmusksellssnakeoil1744 It is. But those like you that bury their heads in the sand wouldn't know that. Socialism helps nobody but those at the top. Ask anyone who lived under the Iron Curtain how it was. But I'm sure you'll only hear what you want to. You're a lost cause.

[@benangel3268]

@view1st When you are part of the system that has helped to get you to the top, you have no interest in destroying it. If you are unscrupulous you may be in interested in destroying aspects of the system that benefited everybody else.

[@loinaluks2251]

​@@benangel3268Or possibly in some cases changing things you think will be better from the top with outside assistance, only for that outside assistance to step in and pull the rug out from everyone to pillage viking style.

[@Avery-wy1xh]

There is no way rents can remain this high with the wages being this flat. People simply wont pay it.

[@420haxx]

Great presentation by the professor, Neo-Liberalism has completely disenfranchised the West.

[@Silks-]

It’s franchised the wealthy. Everyone else has been losing out for decades. The super wealthy have no borders.

[@M.M.Alam.Liberty]

Brave and Brilliant economist Dr Radhika Desai. 👏 thank you

[@andrew69novak]

Grace Blakeley has recently written a great book about this topic called "Vulture Capitalism" and I highly recommend it. The term "regulatory capture" is wholly inadequate in describing what has actually taken place. The laws of incorporation that were passed in 1863 put the US government squarely in the pocket of bankers and robber barrons. Even FDR, the "savior" didn't take the power to print free money from bankers. Printing unlimited money allows you to purchase unlimited power and influence. We all live in the results of that.

[@59vlada]

Right, corporations are only a facade, who really took over is those controlling corporations, and it is the reachest, having controlling pocket of shares bought anonymously for them by large investment firms they also control.

[@kateoneal4215]

The "donor class" determines 95% of presidential elections, 93% of congressional and 82% of senatorial races. But that's only the tip of the iceberg..... They also own international institutions like the UN.

[@Jay...777]

China has nationalized banks. The only way to go.

[@59vlada]

@@kateoneal4215 Of course, the UN creation was financed by the Rockefellers, even the land the UN building is on belongs to them (it is only given to the UN to use it, long as it exists).

[@Madasin_Paine]

Poster boy is a mal content phonsy in charge of Berkshire Hathaway amd one of the five aforementioned who doubled wealth in 2 years at the expense of the many who make and create. Worse than Gates, the t i r d? Similar enough... Soul lee vamp ir ik IMHO

[@sciologist]

These CEO;s and Board of Directors gives themselves 10s of millions of dollars in raises and bonuses then blame their minimual wage employees for the collaps of their companies. Its like Bankers blaming their janitors and maids for the Banking Crisis.

[@user-ri8gz2yr3s]

No water supply , no electrical supply should be privatized!! No food must be kept from the people who need good! No housing shelter should be kept from the people !! Food , clean drinking water , shelter clothes need to be a BIRTHRIGHT !!

[@dao8805]

I agree.

[@ChristineCircelli-go2yw]

Me too ✋️

[@lloydsingline340]

Human rights issue, but the UN and agencies are entrenched with the debacle that is the current world.

[@ChristineCircelli-go2yw]

@@lloydsingline340 The current world will eventually change when Jehovah God wins the battle of Armageddon.

[@SJhshs-qh8nx]

You know who tried that? The USSR, Vietnam, China, Cuba, North Korea, Iraq, Libya and Venezuela. I assume you know enough history to know that central planning doesn't work. Collectivism in state leads to authority, poverty, economic fall down, lack of resources, resource mismanagement and ALWAYS indoctrination in education and culture. You can make all of this free, with high taxes, but you'll need the money for that, which is money you WILL NEVER HAVE if you decided to let the stat-....cough cough.....the 'people' in charge, which will lead to allllll sorts of economic fallacies. Everyone will be entrapped for one job, for one purpose and you won't have any option and you must serve the state like a slave or have the state take away things from you. Your disguise of "fairness" is what led to many's suffering and demise, what you think of as noble is why we have inflation, high taxes, terrible options and state-backed monopolies ran by the elites, the very people you will give power to. You want to make scarce resources free? Well, do they cost time and labour and land and sweat to make? Then it's not free, and if you still want it free, then ALLOW PEOPLE TO OWN THINGS FIRST!

[@user-et5wy6zk9v]

The big corporations have the money, govt has the power. Money & power scratch each other's backs to gain more money & more power. In the meantime the public is fed bread & circuses and kept in line under the illusion of democracy and rights.

[@jordansoviet23]

I hate corporations literally making the lives of the masses miserable. It is focusing on profits than pursuing the general welfare of the people thar really make me angry and sad whenever I see homeless and old people begging alms just to buy food for their immediate medical issues. Almost every day I see this here in the Philippines. Water, electric and telecommunications utilities getting more expensive. Most of all you cannot afford to get sick here because hospitals are mostly privately owned. If you don't have money for down payment for immediate medical attention then you die or your medical conditions worsen.

[@erikeparsels]

Neoliberalism isn't "market" fundamentalism, because corporate players try to escape market discipline at every opportunity. It is "private investment and profit fundamentalism" or "capitalist fundamentalism" or "corporate fundamentalism".

[@Jay...777]

I see "corporate fundamentalism" is the correct term, especially if you include banks & private equity.

[@dudebro91-fn7rz]

George soros literally calls his ideology market fundamentalism tho

[@kussemeinkont]

@@dudebro91-fn7rz actually he argues against market fundamentalism

[@estevaocachiliva3249]

God Bless You BEN NORTON❤❤❤

[@betteroffredthandead]

And the rest of the Geopolitical Econ. Report team! Thank you for dispelling lies about China among other things!

[@dao8805]

Surprised to hear he moved to China! Best wishes to him.

[@soberthinking2102]

AMEN!

[@HomesteadAce]

You call it Neoliberalism, I call it Ultra-capitalism

[@veryskeptical2409]

We need to "cut the malarkey". That will surely help.

[@user-ds9uk3bm2r]

Capitalism on steroids

[@a.randomjack6661]

In other words: We are ran by junkies, "profit junkies"

[@brockabaddy985]

Unfettered capitalism.

[@gelinrefira]

That's what neoliberalism is.

[@ttystikkrocks1042]

I feel like I'm getting a minor in geopolitical economics, one hour at a time. This is extremely valuable subject matter in terms of understanding the economic forces at work in the world, who benefits- and who loses.

[@fortedrummer3026]

One of my seventh grade teachers, who taught civics, required our class to watch Reagan's inauguration in the classroom on January 20, 1981. So I saw him say "government is the problem" in real time. Even then, I didn't like him at all. I liked the idea that the government could help people in need. Our teacher loudly cheered him on from behind her desk. My generation turned out to be very conservative and reactionary, and pro-neoliberal, for the most part.

[@TheMansfieldlad]

Gotta say it's a rare thing to get a book on these subjects for FREE so the poor can educate themselves. Well done and thank you !!!

[@donnab.333]

You are absolutely right about the definition of liberalism. I didn't learn the true definition of liberalism until I took a government class during my doctoral studies. I was so shocked. Liberalism coincides with Libertarians.

[@kussemeinkont]

no it doesn't, you read the wrong stuff, libertarians are not liberals

[@KoDeMondo]

Being greedy is part of human nature. Who wouldn't be, given the opportunity? This can only happen when you have the power to print money with no limits. No one in this universe should have this type of power, as that is where the true danger lies.

[@Tracertme]

All utility businesses work best when nationalised they are part of critical infrastructure and should never be privatised ❤

[@eldo-qb2yh]

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Two other of my colleagues and I tried it immediately, we testified. MRS Clara Burn is doing wonders.

[@BobbyGriffin-ur3ik]

How can I participate in this? Like how do I contact this adviser please?

[@eldo-qb2yh]

she often interacts on Telegrams, using the user name

[@eldo-qb2yh]

ClaraB3

[@BobbyGriffin-ur3ik]

Thanks heaps.

[@chunlingtong6137]

Ben, thank you 😊 from my mei mei (sister) love your analysis & please keep up the good work.

[@maxrobespierre9176]

It’s a FEATURE of capitalism, not an anomaly. This is unavoidable when individuals and corporations have the money and the connections to exert constant pressure using both carrots and sticks as the tools crush resistance.

[@Zara-um1nx]

This is very true thank you so much Ben ❤❤

[@stephen_pfrimmer]

Thank you Radhika! Neoliberalism clarified. Thank you Ben. Thank you Jayati Ghosh. Thank you Michael (Green Party, natural monopolies, wealth tax?).

[@northstar1060]

how to take over a government 101.........wave a dollar bill in front of a politicians eyes

[@Praisethesunson]

@@northstar1060 We ran everything. We paid off cops. We paid off lawyers. We paid off judges. Everybody had their hands out. Everything was for the taking. -Corporations

[@user-os4fd4yl8z]

Is that one of Gene Sharp's book?

[@benjoas]

Ben, thank you for your work, it's essential to understand how the world runs nowadays. Im I big fan of your chanel. Saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@finleysterling562]

I wonder what the best opportunities to invest now are, there are opinions but a little later I find out these opinions don't matter as a totally different turn of events play out with the stocks they discussed therein...

[@leedavis3639]

If you’re new to investing or have a more complex financial situation, It can be helpful to work with a financial advisor who can provide personalized guidance and help you make informed investment decisions.

[@MooreScott-hd5fz]

Even with the right technique and assets some investors would still make more than others, as an investor, you should’ve known that by now, nothing beats experience and that’s final, personally I had to reach out to a market analyst for guidance which is how I was able to grow my account close to a million, withdraw my profit right before the correction and now I’m buying again.

[@darrenphilip247]

That's correct. At first, I wasn't too pleased with my gains compared to my previous performances, I was doing so poorly, I thought I needed to diversify into better assets, so I got in touch with an investment-advisor. That same year, I pulled a net gain of 550k, which is about 10 times more than I average on.

[@finleysterling562]

How can I participate in this? I sincerely aspire to establish a secure financial future and am eager to participate. Who is the driving force behind your success?.

[@darrenphilip247]

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[@user-et5wy6zk9v]

This is what I call truly useful economic commentary unlike a lot of obfuscation that masquerades around as high level economic analysis

[@reparationnation]

Thank you for sharing. #CBOBAO

[@arturoanton2958]

I have learned a lot from this Ben Norton & Radhika video by seing this doctrine changing its fancy names while its purpose remained constant: stealing from the working class.Amazing.

[@paulmicks7097]

Analysis always exposes corruption ... Great topic

[@munirali1436]

Love you both you are my favourite

[@urrywest]

Never forget Hudson.

[@pecan11]

Gd! What a massively important video! EVERYONE SHOUDL WATCH Ben does it again! Fantastic

[@KoDeMondo]

You don't need an Oxford degree to understand that if you mindlessly give away money for ten years, encouraging people to go into debt, and then suddenly do the exact opposite, the country will go into disarray.

[@stegoheg]

I thought I had learned economics. But I had actually been spoon fed an ideology - thanks to Ben, Radhika (and Michael) for all of your work. You have freed my mind from the shackles of propagandized junk economics. Now I am making connections and seeing the world as I have never seen it before. It's quite destabilizing but I would rather know the truth of things. Keep up the outstanding work.

[@aleaiactaest8354]

Good discussion. In neoliberal countries the state is so weakend that its only tools are tariffs and subsidies. Hence, as Radhika points out, it ends up being a version of neoliberal economy where the biggest customer is the state, to privatly owned corporations. Futhermore many of the subsides invesments into "green" economy/energy will be far from econoical and benifital to the broader populous...will end up being very expensive. But the investment class is have a party...

[@austinbar]

Given the persisting global economic crisis, it's essential for individuals to focus on diversifying their income streams independent of governmental reliance. This involves exploring options such as stocks, gold, silver, and digital currencies. Despite the adversity in the economy, now is an opportune moment to contemplate these investment avenues.

[@rogerwheelers4322]

The pathway to substantial returns doesn't solely rely on stocks with significant movements. Instead, it revolves around effectively managing risk relative to reward. By appropriately sizing your positions and capitalizing on your advantage repeatedly, you can progressively work towards achieving your financial goals. This principle applies across various investment approaches, whether it be long-term investing or day trading.

[@joshbarney114]

I agree, that's the more reason I prefer my day to day investment decisions being guided by an advisor, seeing that their entire skillset is built around going long and short at the same time both employing risk for its asymmetrical upside and laying off risk as a hedge against the inevitable downward turns, coupled with the exclusive information/analysis they have, it's near impossible to not out-perform, been using my advisor for over 2years+ and I've netted over 2.8million.

[@FabioOdelega876]

@@joshbarney114 I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same but it seems you’ve got it all worked out with the firm you work with so i surely wouldn’t mind a recommendation.

[@joshbarney114]

I definitely share your sentiment about these firms. Finding financial advisors like Marisa Breton Dollard who can assist you shape your portfolio would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.

[@FabioOdelega876]

Excellent share, just inputted Marisa Breton Dollard on the internet, spotted her consulting page ranked top and was able to schedule a call session. I've seen commentaries about advisors but not one looks this phenomenal.

[@WASHINGinAZ]

SCOTUS gave them the rights as a citizen, that did not help, turning our societies into consumer driven economies has not helped everyone wanted cheep goods

[@dao8805]

We need to have corporations stripped of personhood. Now they are also seeking voting rights as "persons". If you haven't signed Move To Amend's petition to pass a Constitutional Amendment stripping corporations of personhood, I encourage you to do so. Addressing this issue is long overdue.

[@stevendibble5739]

What a great discussion thanks

[@minniewipster8130]

No trained workers? I find that hard to believe. It seems like there are a lot of people working jobs for which they are overqualified -- just as in the 1930s.

[@Jay...777]

China educates 100X more STEM grads p.a. than the US. Probably more now.

[@veryskeptical2409]

This is known as capitalism.

[@jakethomas1829]

Crapitalism

[@420haxx]

Neo-Liberalism is an extreme form of capitalism that exaggerates all the of the negative tendancies of the capitalist system, between 30's and the 80's capitalism was kept in check by antitrust laws and heavy regulation, consequently living standards in the west improved a phenominal amount in general.

[@samaval9920]

@@jakethomas1829Ws the book title says The Best Democracy that Money Can Buy!

[@samaval9920]

Author- Greg Palast.

[@happyappy19931]

Corporatism. That’s different.

[@nicholasszegho6768]

Globalisation in Australia brought Americans owning more than 50% of our largest corporations, including all the banks and mining. Large amounts of retail and infrastructure. Most of the bureaucracy has been contracted out to large consultancy companies like pwc, Deloitte and kpmg. America owns our means of production 😢

[@bizarre6227]

Same in Europe

[@07wrxtr1]

And they treated you all like dogs during the plan dem ic

[@LuisRiveraOtero1]

Greed and personal gain are opposite to social responsibility. How could people actually fool themselves into believing that corporations ,whose sole motive for existence is to MAKE PROFIT, would care about social responsibility. 😂 Makes as much sense as “self regulation” of industry.

[@Madasin_Paine]

Not only so. Its honor and its opposite moreso. Honest vs opposite Lawful vs not Caring vs indifference Its a US religion that's malignant Murd r & Sui side Inc Livestock max in half life. Feel Free ® ™ NO needs. Wants by design Just increase advertising and ROI at 6% average yearly...

[@happyappy19931]

Corporations give people jobs and income. They lift people out of poverty so that they can put money back in the communities. Do you think money to eat with falls from the sky?

[@Madasin_Paine]

@@happyappy19931 and in the worst possible way on Earth destroying in 400 years what only took the 20 years past and gravelly another 10. Must be loon Ie Libertarian

[@borginburkes1819]

@@happyappy19931in order for a corporation to turn a profit, the workers have to stay in poverty. Basic economics

[@jamesmurphy9426]

Best Information available Keep up the fantastic work Still watching recent episode on China

[@a.randomjack6661]

⚠Sort comments by newest,. many are hiding

[@traditionalfood367]

... hidden.

[@a.randomjack6661]

@@traditionalfood367 I know, I vary wording a bit. Imagine a frightened comment that doesn't want to be forcefully taken to entropy land 😱

[@rsavage-r2v]

Yeah I wish I had known this sooner. YT has several effective forms "soft" censorship.

[@a.randomjack6661]

@@rsavage-r2v I spend lots of time on yt. Closing down channels, censoring important information, I find that on the harsh side. Good thing there are fallback platforms... On the other hand, I hate being funneled because it makes me feel I'm heading into a trap. I did not use to feel paranoid. Perhaps I wasn't understanding the 'Corporatocracy Empire' until a few years ago. I'm leaving you another reply below. You can look up the word and the concept 🖖

[@a.randomjack6661]

@@rsavage-r2v Pathocracy

[@roguecow9632]

Thank you for explaining Liberalism. I probably should've done research on this word that causes so much friction and confusion, but now I see it for what it is--just another trap for the average worker fall into. For those of us who do real work and don't earn passive income there's no point in participating in Their capitalist system as it only serves Them (the few) and having served this class my whole life, I've nothing to show for it but worn out joints and a depressed bank account.

[@danielhadad4911]

We have to organize before it's too late for our class and the planet. Handling the feeling of hopelessness is difficult, but that's the one key ingredient in their formula for our total submission. Kudos for honest comment! ❤

[@Jay...777]

You got it. Western media is the Big Lie Machine, tremendously successful at promoting;- slavery as freedom, war as peace and multiple instances of divide & rule. Most western people have their heads full of media bullshit, lost in a maze of lies. A lot of people are waking up these days. Hope springs eternal.

[@silviosumbo8600]

Ben Norton, you are the man. Keep up a good job.

[@user-iz1vc3lx8t]

Greed is killing people. 😢💔🙏

[@NICHOLASBYRNE3931]

Thank you all.

[@clive-live]

I like the idea of the free pdf in relation to your podcast. I have just ordered Capitalism, Cornavirius, and War. Thanks for the heads up! Clive

[@touchofclassfun6984]

The dark side of Capitalism indeed !

[@jakethomas1829]

Crapitalism

[@tonytitado6478]

Capitalism is all dark!

[@happyappy19931]

@@tonytitado6478 What does that even mean? Capitalism lifts people out of poverty.

[@borginburkes1819]

@@happyappy19931except it literally doesn’t. It forces people to stay in poverty while the rich get richer

[@happyappy19931]

@@borginburkes1819 It did for me, and I’m from Appalachia. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ShangguanJiewen]

This is the best channel on KZbin. Great work Ben!!!

[@APHS-B]

Not a leftie, much less a communist, but I must say, this channel produces a sturdier, sober, more accurate analysis of geopolitical episodes than any I can think of, on either side.

[@michaelbunner2626]

The government also extended the right for corporations to have privatized military forces Any conflict with those privatized military forces is also by decree considered a direct attack against the United States

[@preemptivekicks1355]

Thanks Ben and Radhika

[@user-xm7hx3dv6z]

Ronald Reagan put tariffs and also pushed Plaza Accord on Japan for resolving US trade deficit. This reduced the value of U.S dollar Japan earned into less than a half of its former value.

[@hi-if7lj]

Nobody in America owns their house or property. The difference between the rich and poor is that the rich profit from the land, the poor live off the land and have to maintain it

[@Praisethesunson]

@@hi-if7lj A very good point that is far too often entirely ignored in the U.S.

[@firedplay]

We need land reform so that the people who live on the land own it.

[@Madasin_Paine]

Define asset ownership , rent, lease, possession... This trite thought free pablum is pandeMIC...

[@Praisethesunson]

@@Madasin_Paine You sound like someone that doesn't own the shelter you live in.

[@Madasin_Paine]

@@Praisethesunson And you know what? You know not.

[@lesliewillis2482]

The corporations are global and they are calling the shots in US and in many places around the world. Countries are tied to each other and have become quite interdependent. This is how I think of globalization. This is the environment I think we have to consider when we make assessments about reality today.

[@SouthsideMike-1226]

America in obvious decline

[@DF-dd5nf]

Very interesting video. We are lucky to have this channel.

[@denarjan]

Great talk, but a few points of modification I think are needed. I'd argue violence in many forms from slavery to workers rights attacks, safety and representation, to repression of freedom of speech and thought, the ability to have fair acces to the use of the judicial system or have it restricted by lack of resources or representation of you class, to armies to facilitate extraction abroad and the preservation of the state, these all can contribute or detract from the value created in a society. Ben made the point of a highly educated person sweeping floors being productivity and wealth destruction, but I'd argue that the same applies to many more fields. I heard John Ralston Saul mention once in a talk that he was warned by some short remark, hi to all listeners by a diplomat, that I'd be wise to not reveal to much on a certain zoom talk. So the NSA listening in, was directly causing self censorship, and when talking about a future politically sensitive book publication, thus directly causing economic and wealth harm. This might seem trivial, but such things compound till the point you have to start building walls to keep people in, which would represent complete collapse of wealth creation. Racism destroys wealth (*) , Top Chinese scientists at US companies and universities are resigning their posts and returning to China. Healthcare is off course and obvious and discussed although not taken seriously, part of society where there is wealth and income destruction. But it is not alone, the Corporate Media, the culture it spreads might heighten desire to earn and spend more, but it discourages serious political debate, and plunges people into chaos and depression to the point of dis-functionality, and destroys wealth. On the other side something which may or may not even be very capitalist or socialist driven is that knowledge itself is a huge driver of wealth generation. It allows more options. I came across an article once and because my girlfriend is a translator sort of made a mental note of it, it discussed a phenomenon named by the author The vocabulary Explosion, I haven'tbeen able to find it again, but anyway, the jest, at the time of William Shakespeare there were an estimated 14.000 words in the English language, in 1850 something like 40.000, now 180.000 - 1 million. This very clearly to me represents the complexity of a society, my argument to her was that Pilgrims in medieval times likely were more multilingual simple because the languages were proportionally much smaller. And well teasing a bit the original latin as spoken by Julius Ceasar was probably limited to just 3 - 5.000 words. This has off course been going on from well before there was even the concept of Capitalism. And points to the fabulous wealth creation by education itself. (*) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4OVpZ5vicimeq8si=eiIWdOSxx9g9Mx_I

[@bonniepannell9722]

I am deeply grateful to have come across the Geopolitical Economy channel. You have helped me to make sense of my limited knowledge and given me the desire to learn more and to not go back to sleep. Thank you.

[@benfranklin1770]

This is one of my favorite you tube channels. Must see in high schools...

[@mariocamoes401]

This channel is so important. Thank you so much and keep up the good work! Our world needs more ot this!

[@emmanuel5332]

Brilliant. Excellent discussion.

[@Kuleto]

Thank you ❤

[@longyou8254]

Thx for the update

[@SBwj1gr]

Thanks!

[@mrytiwnjay625]

Thank for Radhika, is difficult to found a research that focuses on the Roots of the system and problems of Vampirism Corporate without a conciencios investments

[@glynnismacpherson504]

Thankyou Ben and Radika 🌿

[@07wrxtr1]

Question: Why can’t the states revoke corporate charter agreements as a means to enforce rules to help the working class?

[@chaunceybutler3814]

Same thing happen in UK with historic tax breaks for corporations not mentioned by new admin who make up shortfall on pensioners backs.

[@aishikgupta]

How do we bring about real change on the ground rather than just watch KZbin Webinars and keep analyzing the system...where is Real Change happening?? In India Capitalism is brazen.

[@AshleyMcIntosh-zz7kr]

Excellent , both of you.

[@thirzel]

Thank you very much for the book.

[@pizza_mana]

Great video. Thank you!

[@christinecoughlan4699]

Thank you for the TRUTH .

[@jonc6463]

Thank you both for your discussion on neoliberalism. God help us all.

[@Kimberly_Chappell]

This makes me think of Gavin Newson and his folks dining at the French Laundry when everybody else in the world was under quarantine. That was about the same time he was getting huge PPP loans for his winery etc. while old people and children alike were piled up in hospitals suffocating on their own mucus. 🤷🏻 🎉 🎉

[@geovanniali6060]

BRIC,s is unstoppable now.

[@bellakrinkle9381]

BRICS+ Yes, they are❤❤

[@stevefrancis4949]

You should all watch Gary's economics on KZbin. He shows the truth about the economy

[@ttrons2]

We are doomed

[@Praisethesunson]

It's the same as always. You have nothing to lose but your chains.

[@betteroffredthandead]

doomerism is what also fuels the status quo. As a recovering doomer, I recommend joining an organization fighting this system. the forces of capitalism thrive off of doomer mentality, precisely because it's inaction.

[@Praisethesunson]

@@betteroffredthandead incredibly important point. Well said.

[@los_rubos]

@@betteroffredthandeadThe biggest threat to Democracy is apathy

[@DF-dd5nf]

Extremely interesting video and information. Thank you so much that you are taking about this. But you must spread your k knowledge more to public for them to know what exactly is actually happening so we can fight against it.

[@hothandzz]

Thank you this was powerful

[@reparationnation]

MOVED TO CHINA!

[@lordumas]

Nice!

[@kateoneal4215]

Congratulations!!! I'm too old or I'd escape the US Empire, as well.❤

[@reparationnation]

@@kateoneal4215 What changed about the US empire that you did not like?

[@reparationnation]

@@lordumas Why? Are you Chinese?

[@kateoneal4215]

@@reparationnation Nothing, really. It's always been the same rabid monster it is now. Many years ago, my generation became acutely aware of the nature of the beast through the Vietnam War. We had huge demonstrations and excellent leaders, but the war ended and our best leaders were assassinated by government operatives and the peace and justice movement gradually splintered and dwindled away. Yet still there was some hope of a fundamental change. Some of us carried on working for it. But now I see no hope at all because the globalists have consolidated their power across the entire empire. The only hope left is in the strength of the nations bringing about a multipolar world, principally China and Russia. That may save at least a part of humanity from the domination of the rabidly insane globalists. But I don't know ..... ❤️

[@clumsytriangle2436]

I'm so happy i chose China as my country to work in when i decided to leave my home country 11 years ago. Something in my fate sent me to the right place for these historic times we are living through.

[@AJayZy]

Is this CCP propaganda?

[@GreaterGood2024]

Planting your own food and medicine is like printing your own money

[@e.l.6092]

Great show! 😃👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@user-vc2oy8bw3t]

00:02 Corporate social responsibility is often a facade for profit-driven actions. 02:23 Neoliberalism promotes market fundamentalism and favors big corporations over workers 07:41 Neoliberalism is not about free markets. 10:01 Shift from neoliberalism to globalization in 1990s 14:55 Massive wealth concentration among the richest 1% in Western countries 17:22 Neoliberal policies favored core capitalist countries over peripheral countries 21:24 Big corporations control the money flow 23:25 Federal Reserve's massive money creation impacts rich people's wealth 27:35 Neoliberalism evolved post 2008 crisis 29:53 Pseudo Civic Neoliberalism is a deceptive attempt by capitalists to portray capitalism as being civic. 33:49 Big corporations use pseudo-civic neoliberalism to serve their financial interests. 35:47 Big corporations oppose socialism and conflate it with far-right ideologies. 40:00 Neoliberalism has weakened the left and led to the rise of pseudo-Civic neoliberalism. 42:12 Globalization is a key aspect of neoliberalism affecting global economies 46:13 Foreign direct investment is minimal in most countries 48:18 Productive investments remain within First World countries 52:26 Return of industrial policy challenging neoliberal Dogma 54:30 Ross Perot criticized free trade and called for protectionism and industrial policy. 58:42 Neoliberal financialized capitalism allows capitals to control states. 1:00:36 Chinese socialist system invests in public goods to lower production costs 1:04:39 Capitalism is past its prime and needs significant modification. 1:06:40 Organization of the forces of socialism is crucial to address discontent in capitalism. Crafted by Merlin AI.

[@mukundarammondal9285]

There are two types of democracy :--- Socialistic Democracy and Capitalistic Democracy. Huge tax cut for oligarchs ; acres of land and ready built infrastructure at a throwaway price ; steady conversion of State assets into individual assets (into the hands of BIG Capitalists. Bribes, corruption rampant by Ruling and main opposition Party). Practically, Ruling Party works as Political Manager of the Corporates with reciprocity i.e. quid pro quo or give and take policy. You hand over State Enterprises to the hands of Corporates ; Corporates bear all the expenses of your elections and meetings -- people becoming poorer day by day and rich becoming richer -- with simple easy process ! This is the age of CorporatoCRACY under the shroud of Democracy !

[@TimelyInspiration-qp7yi]

On paper, the US allocates $60.84bn to address the conflict in Ukraine, specifically: • $23bn to replenish US weapons, stocks, and facilities; • $14bn for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, a US Department of State-led funding programme that helps train Ukraine’s military and provides equipment and advisory initiatives; • More than $11bn will fund current US military operations in the region, enhance the capabilities of the Ukrainian military, and boost intelligence collaboration between Kyiv and Washington; and • $8bn in non-military assistance, including helping Ukraine’s government pay salaries. Only about 20% of the US tax payer’s money escapes the US defense contractors, yet all the money is packaged as Ukraine aid.

[@the1984aritra]

Wonderful discussion ❤

[@hermitthefrog8951]

Wounded power is a very dangerous animal.....

[@CynthiePompey9999]

Everyone will talk but no one will make a change. No hope.

[@dazzledch3mist864]

Great insights, thank you!

[@TJ-Judge]

We are all living in a dystopian corpocracy

[@jimg1056]

Interesting you are yet to touch on whats happening in Kenya right now. This channel is always upto date with such affairs

[@corbynite2004]

Radhika moved to London!? Canada’s loss is the UK’s gain.