The Dictator's Handbook
"The Dictator's Handbook" by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita and Alastair Smith presents a novel theory of political behavior, arguing that leaders, whether autocratic or democratic, are primarily driven by t...
17 Jul 202546min
The Origins of Political Order
This extensive text examines the historical development of political institutions, particularly focusing on the emergence of the state, rule of law, and accountability. It contrasts different civiliza...
16 Jul 202541min
Capitalism as Megamachine_ A New Approach
This podcast explores the concept of capitalism as a "Megamachine," tracing its historical and philosophical roots from thinkers like Nietzsche and Mumford to contemporary analyses by Latouche and Sch...
15 Jul 202525min
Capitalism as Megamachine_ A History
This podcast explores the concept of capitalism as a "Megamachine," tracing its historical and philosophical roots from thinkers like Nietzsche and Mumford to contemporary analyses by Latouche and Sch...
14 Jul 202527min
Entropy Economics - Part Two
This podcast critically examines mainstream economics, particularly its reliance on equilibrium theory and its limited treatment of natural resources and production. The authors propose an alternative...
11 Jul 202533min
Entropy Economics - Part One
This podcast critically examines mainstream economics, particularly its reliance on equilibrium theory and its limited treatment of natural resources and production. The authors propose an alternative...
10 Jul 202529min
Economic Networks Structural Analysis
An introduction to economic networks, exploring how economies can be analysed as systems of interconnected entities like households, firms, and banks. It covers foundational graph theory and linear al...
9 Jul 202520min
Principles of Complexity Economics
These excerpts introduce the concepts of complexity economics, contrasting it with traditional neoclassical economics. The sources emphasize that economies are complex adaptive systems characterized b...
8 Jul 202522min
