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506 | Capitalism

506 | Capitalism

Update: 2025-09-22
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The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings about the upsides and downsides of capitalism, potential alternative economic systems, the best ways for wealthy people to be more generous, plus greed, freedom, private ownership, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

What's the best way to talk about capitalism objectively without evoking an emotional response? (3:19 )

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "capitalism"? (11:30 )

Right Here, Right Now: Sunday Symposium and Clutter Counseling (53:35 )

Listener Tip: Why didn't we think of this? (54:29 )

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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