Grace Blakeley: Building Collective Power for a Fairer World

Summary

In this conversation, Grace Blakeley, author of Vulture Capitalism, discusses the root causes of powerlessness in capitalist economies and the negative reactions it generates. She challenges the notion of capitalism as a free market system, highlighting the constraints and inequalities it creates. Blakeley draws parallels between feudalism and capitalism, emphasizing the ideologies used to legitimize and justify the current system. She encourages fighting against individualism and building collective power to create a fairer world. Blakeley also explores the impact of global capitalism on poorer countries and the need for mutual support and care. The conversation explores the concept of unfreedom within capitalism and the need to challenge the association of power with capital. It highlights the influence of monopolies and government support for big businesses, exposing the myth of a free market. The discussion also delves into the example of Cooperation Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi, which focuses on building cooperative businesses and community enterprises. The conversation emphasizes the importance of organizing in communities, workplaces, and social movements to bring about change. It encourages rethinking societal values and promoting care for one another and the environment.

Guest

Grace Blakeley

Website:

⁠https://graceblakeley.co.uk/⁠

Instagram: @Grace.Blakeley

Twitter X: @GraceBlakeley

Amazon book link:

⁠Amazon.com: Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom: 9781982180850: Blakeley, Grace: Books⁠

Host

Austin Vangelena, MD

Instagram: @AustinVan26

Co Host

Dr. Mary Stedman, MD -Board Certified Psychiatrist

Stedman Clinical Trials

14506 University Point Place

Tampa, FL 33613

Phone: 813-971-8311

⁠www.StedmanClinicalTrials.com⁠