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Griftopia: Bubble Machines, Vampire Squids, and the Long Con That Is Breaking America

This book delves into the complex world of financial schemes and political intrigue, exploring how they contribute to the economic and social challenges faced by the nation. more

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Matt Taibbi
Matt Taibbi

Matt Taibbi is an American author known for his critical reporting on the financial industry. His work often exposes corruption and injustice within the financial sector and is widely recognized for his sharp commentary. more

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“Too much of what led up to the crisis in the old bubble days—the conspicuous consumption, the latter-day Gatsbyism—was fueled by a need to fill a huge emotional and psychological void left by the absence of meaningful work. When people cease to find meaning in work, when work is boring, alienating, and dehumanizing, the only option becomes the urge to consume—to buy happiness off the shelf, a phenomenon we now know cannot suffice in the long term.”