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How We've Been Tricked: The Death of Economic Freedom | Grace Blakeley Exposes the Truth

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How We've Been Tricked: The Death of Economic Freedom | Grace Blakeley Exposes the Truth

FromSlo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat


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How We've Been Tricked: The Death of Economic Freedom | Grace Blakeley Exposes the Truth

FromSlo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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 Intro2:20 The Death of Freedom7:00 Example of Boeing Planes12:40 How Are Financial Crises Dealt With?15:45 What is Neoliberalism? 23:00 Thatcher and Reagan's Strategy 31:30 Governments Taking Advantage of Crisis41:15 Lies about Economic Freedom47:27 What Can We Do?54:00 The Importance of CommunityGet Grace's book 'Vulture Capitalism' here: https://rb.gy/65wf7tYouTube: @mogawdatofficialInstagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatTiktok: @mogawdatX: @mgawdatWebsite: mogawdat.comDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Saturday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy
Released:
Oct 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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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 and obstacles 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.