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>Randers argues. “Democratic, liberal society will fail, while stronger governments like China will be the winners.” Ah yes, the appeal to the mythical, object
by nimbius 6y ago
>Randers argues. “Democratic, liberal society will fail, while stronger governments like China will be the winners.”
Ah yes, the appeal to the mythical, objective "strength."
Using the same general argument, I can presume America and the west are also entitled to broad systemic reforms similar to those enacted in China? or is this a more Wolfgang Streeck argument where the intractable corpse of capital works to merely stymy all actors.
- jokethrowaway 6y agoChina has solid economic foundations and is on track to be the next superpower. I think it's appropriate to call it a strong government. Despite being an evil and dangerous communist dictatorship, they employed capitalism (state capitalism in particular) to become leaders while the western world destroyed their business sector, wasted money and economic potential directing money to bureaucrats and the richest 1%. I'm honestly unsure on where to move next (ideas appreciated) before this mess unravels more.
- TheAdamAndChe 6y agoOf relevance is this video[1] discussing a demographic crisis in China caused from their one-child policy that will lead to significant economic issues in the coming decades, much like how Japan is having issues. There's a good chance this will limit their growth. [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTbILK0fxDY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTbILK0fxDY
- sitkack 6y agoI think the West could have an approach to white collar crime that is more inline with China.