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The Arguments for and Against Democratic Socialism
23:06 - 32:09 (09:03)
The argument for democratic socialism is that the state would take care of everyone and ensure that everyone is taken care of. The argument against democratic socialism is that if the state were to control everything, it could be used as a mechanism for capitalist control, and it's not fair that certain people have advantages in life simply because of their birthright.
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The idea of democratic socialism sounds compelling but it is not necessarily obvious that people in power will always do what's best for everyone or that liberty and markets are not better options.
23:06 - 26:21 (03:14)
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The idea of democratic socialism sounds compelling but it is not necessarily obvious that people in power will always do what's best for everyone or that liberty and markets are not better options.
ChapterThe Arguments for and Against Democratic Socialism
Episode#347 – Michael Malice: Christmas Special
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of having the state run everything may be challenging in terms of economics, but it can provide a fair allocation of resources and prevent profit-driven media from negatively affecting society.
26:21 - 29:52 (03:31)
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The idea of having the state run everything may be challenging in terms of economics, but it can provide a fair allocation of resources and prevent profit-driven media from negatively affecting society. This aligns with the ideals of anarchism, which also seeks a fair distribution of resources without the interference of the state.
ChapterThe Arguments for and Against Democratic Socialism
Episode#347 – Michael Malice: Christmas Special
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of equality may permeate the culture and affect how we see each other, however, it's important to note that even though we may regard everyone as equal legally and ethically, a human being isn't necessarily equal to himself over the course of a day.
29:52 - 32:09 (02:17)
Summary
The idea of equality may permeate the culture and affect how we see each other, however, it's important to note that even though we may regard everyone as equal legally and ethically, a human being isn't necessarily equal to himself over the course of a day.