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The Shock Doctrine

11 min read 14 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

How corporations and governments exploit disasters—from hurricanes to wars—to push through radical free-market policies while the public is too shocked to resist.

You’ll learn

  • How crises enable radical policy changes
  • The link between shock and economic reform
  • Real-world examples of disaster capitalism
  • Ways to recognize and resist exploitation