Political Capitalism Series – Chapter I: From Markets to Privilege: Political Capitalism in Trump’s America and Chaebol Korea

I. The Neutral State as Referee In a healthy market economy, the state acts as a referee. It establishes the rules—antitrust legislation, consumer protection regimes, and financial regulatory frameworks—and then steps behind the curtain, allowing firms to compete within those boundaries. The authority of the state derives from its neutrality, not from any preference for […]

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Gwen Smit questions the way we have come to understand ourselves and place in the world through alternative ideas of the self as found in Buddhist thought.

Could creativity be the answer?

Monopoly: all fun and games?

Consumerism: why now more than ever?

At what point does reality TV cross the line?

Valentine’s Day – From the saint’s original rebellion to capitalist consumerism, is the holiday still worth celebrating?

9 ways to avoid capitalism this Valentine’s Day

We Can’t Accept This: America and Climate Change