Since our last few posts have discussed socialism, capitalism, and (a while back) Slavoj Zizek, I thought this video might be interesting to share. Found via Ezra Klein.
My main issue with Zizek’s argument as presented here (he may go into more detail elsewhere, I have no idea) is that he says he values liberalism’s ideals, but that (paraphrasing) “society must do more.” The problem is that when you start doing more, liberalism’s ideals take a hit.
And how exactly do you go about reinventing society to make poverty impossible? As a future development economist (possibly), believe me, I’m all ears.
The animation is awesome, though.
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Filed under: Sarah Brand, capitalism, Slavoj Zizek, Socialism
