twt-fm-podcast/debt
David Graeber
Jonathan
Jul 19, 202613 September 2020
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Debt is a key disciplinary mechanism under capitalism; a power relation that causes financial, cultural and spiritual misery. In this episode we debunk the myths and moralising that surrounds debt, and hear from those developing creative alternatives to an indebted existence. This episode is dedica
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This episode examines debt as a mechanism of power under capitalism, linking personal, public, corporate, and global South debt to inequality, austerity, and colonial legacies. It also highlights activism and creative interventions—from debt campaigning to community art—while honoring David Graeber’s influence and vision of collective imagination.
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