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May 04, 2021
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Book Review: A Brief History Of Neoliberalism

56 min • 7,789 words • 556 comments • 65 likes • podcast (53 min)
Scott Alexander reviews 'A Brief History of Neoliberalism', finding it engaging but flawed in its economic analysis and predictions. Longer summary
Scott Alexander reviews David Harvey's 'A Brief History of Neoliberalism', a book that critiques the rise of neoliberal economic policies since the 1970s. The review highlights Harvey's argument that neoliberalism was a deliberate project to restore class power, rather than a necessary economic reform. Scott finds the book engaging but criticizes its lack of depth in economic explanations and its tendency to frame events dramatically without sufficient evidence. He notes that while Harvey makes some interesting points, many of his predictions about the future of neoliberalism have not come to pass. Shorter summary
Mar 18, 2019
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Book Review: Inventing The Future

55 min • 7,632 words • 775 comments • podcast (53 min)
Scott Alexander reviews 'Inventing The Future', critiquing its communist strategy while acknowledging its utopian vision. Longer summary
Scott Alexander reviews 'Inventing The Future', a book by Nick Srnicek and Alex Williams that outlines a plan for achieving a postcapitalist world. The book critiques 'folk politics' on the left, advocates for a Mont Pelerin Society-like approach to spreading communist ideas, and proposes a platform of full automation, universal basic income, reduced work weeks, and diminished work ethic. Scott finds the book's arguments often unconvincing and its intended audience unclear, but respects the authors' utopian vision despite disagreeing with their paradigm. Shorter summary