The Selfish Capitalist: Why Modern Economies May Be Producing Anxiety — A Systems Analysis
This analysis examines The Selfish Capitalist: Origins of Affluenza by Oliver James through a systems perspective, exploring how economic institutions, cultural values, and incentive structures may shape psychological well-being.
Rather than treating depression, anxiety, and materialism as isolated individual experiences, this episode investigates the larger environments in which they emerge. By connecting consumer culture, inequality, advertising, labor insecurity, and social comparison, the discussion examines how interconnected systems can influence both perception and emotional health…
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