I am excited to be starting a new project, "Systemic Risk and the Transformation of Democracy," with an ERC Starting Grant. For the next four years, we'll be looking at how new systemic risks are undermining democratic institutions. Grateful to the @ERC_Research for this support
I've just heard that my first book, The Work of Politics: Making a Democratic Welfare State, actually exists out in the world. It'll be available for sale on Sept 24. Use the discount code Klein2020 to get 20% off!
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My book has a page! And a cover! And extremely kind blurbs from scholars who have inspired my work. Coming to bookshops and libraries near you September...
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"capitalism is a pure religious cult, perhaps the most extreme there ever was. Within it, everything has meaning only in relation to the cult...from this standpoint, utilitarianism gets its religious coloring"
Walter Benjamin
the fear is not that coronavirus will destroy the "economy." it's that the political measures necessary to keep people alive will now require and enable large-scale redistribution of wealth and resources.
Angst over subsidizing rich kids going to college shows US debate can't get past idea of college as a credentializing, inequality-reinforcing arms race. Maybe college should be free because education is a cornerstone of human civilization, not because it will get you a raise.
Comedian @JamesAcaster interviewed me about my album 'Caress, Redact' and talks about it in his new book 'Perfect Sound Whatever.' It's a very funny and engaging ride through the music of 2016 while he was going through a challenging 2017. Thanks for your ears, James!
We're moving to London! I'm thrilled to be joining the Department of Political Economy (@Kingspol_econ) at King's College London, starting next summer.
My daughter just declared she wants to be a journalist. Her depiction of the current situation. Person holding the paper is a lawmaker. president in jail: ✔️, president on chair: ❎