The Shock Doctrine: Naomi Klein on the Rise of Disaster Capitalism
Economist Milton Friedman once said, "Only a crisis produces real change. When that crisis occurs, the actions that are taken depend on the ideas that are lying around." Naomi Klein examines some of what she considers the most dangerous ideas -- Friedmanite economics -- and exposes how catastrophic events are both extremely profitable to corporations and have also allowed governments to push through what she calls "disaster capitalism."
Read substantial excerpts here.
Click below to see The Shock Doctrine Short Film, a film by Alfonso Cuarón and Naomi Klein, directed by Jonás Cuarón:
See also Naomi Klein speaking:
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Hi klady,
Thank you for the NYC invite, but I'm on the other coast. Sounds like it'll be a great get-together for everyone. Wish I could be there!
Thanks also for posting all this wonderful info on Naomi Klein's new book. A friend had called a few days ago, urging me to check out a review on Smirking Chimp, which confirmed my fears about the Bush admin., but this is just excellent. I'll it send on to my friend.
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