Plutocracy: Ruling the world with your money (Podcast #018)

by Joshua Hwang on October 17, 2008

In contrast to the previous post about meritocracy, this podcast covers another determinant of power and responsibility: money.

Where and when does money rule? What can we do to overcome this?

Learn a little more about plutocracy in 90 seconds.

Plutocracy: Ruling the world with your money (Podcast #018)

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Sources / Further Reading:
Wikipedia: Plutocracy
Progressive Living: Plutocracy
The New American Plutocracy - An article discussing the plutocracy in American politics.

(photo by Ligadier Truffaut)

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