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I recommend Michael Hudson on the relationship between debt and capitalism. His view is that the danger to the stability of the economy presented by debt is not a feature of capitalism but is very old, but with capitalism comes a nrw unhealthy relationship with debt, where the interests of the creditor are regarded as sacrosanct.

Two links:

His tribute to David Graeber - https://michael-hudson.com/2020/09/vale-david-graeber/

A summary of his book on debt cancellation in bronze-age societies - https://b-ok.global/book/4983733/12aafa?dsource=recommend



Thank you!

I've been wondering how to continue learning about the ideas Graeber's writings introduced to me.

Graeber's work puts me in the same frame of mind as Robert Wright (Nonzero, Moral Animal) did. Very optimistic.

Hudson's anecdote about Deaton refusing to appear on stage with them is hysterical.




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