May 4, 2023
Does Capitalism Have a Conscience?
Ethical and effective vs. self-centered and amoral?
Some argue that capitalism is an ethical and effective system that encourages creative collaboration in problem-solving. Others argue that it's a self-centered and amoral system that puts power into one central place, exhausts resources, and exploits the vulnerable.
Eric Holsapple, Dayn Broder, and Lanny Goodman join host Matt Lehrman for a courageous conversation on the virtues and flaws of capitalism. (TMM Podcast, Season 2/Episode 2)
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