Thomas Piketty
French economist who proposed the theory of financialization, arguing capitalism transitions through consumer, financial, and monopoly phases.
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Videos Mentioning Thomas Piketty
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All-In Podcast
Author of 'Capital in the Twenty-First Century', whose work on wealth disparity in an era of globalization and technification is referenced.
Full Length Episode | #163 | January 11, 2022
Cal Newport
Mentioned as an example of someone who conducts large-scale economic growth analysis, relevant to long research projects.
The End of Global Order: A Conversation with Peter Zeihan and Ian Bremmer (Episode #288)
Sam Harris
Author whose work on economic inequality is cited as a reason for populism and anti-establishment sentiment related to globalization's impact.
The Failure of Meritocracy: A Conversation with Daniel Markovits (Episode #205)
Sam Harris
Author whose thesis on capital gains driving inequality is contrasted with Markovits' focus on labor income and working elites.
Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
Lex Fridman
Economist who writes about capital and illustrates that return on investment consistently outpaces wages, leading to increased inequality under capitalism.
Secret History #2: How Societies Collapse
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French economist who proposed the theory of financialization, arguing capitalism transitions through consumer, financial, and monopoly phases.