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Enduring ideas that matter to you. The Easy ExistentialistAuthor: Donald Harvey Marks
The Easy Existentialist podcast - home to engaging readings of contemporary political thought, short explainers of Shakespeare and poetry, excerpts from my works of medical fiction, my thoughts on the Meaning of Time, Vaccinating Against Hate, and more. The existential theme is preserved throughout. Visit my personal blog www.DHMarks.blogspot.com to learn even more, including the text of all my writings. And on Substack. Follow my reading of books on @Goodreads @DHMarks Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The rigged game of digital feudalism
Tuesday, 19 May, 2026
This podcast analyzes the erosion of democratic stability caused by extreme wealth inequality and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. Author Donald Harvey Marks argues that concentrated capital has transformed the United States into a plutocracy, where elite interests supersede the needs of the average citizen. This economic shift creates a "pathology of despair," characterized by housing crises, stagnant wages, and a declining sense of institutional legitimacy. The texts further explore the potential for Universal Basic Income (UBI) to provide a stable floor for a post-labor economy as AI threatens traditional jobs. However, the author distinguishes a true UBI from the current "patchwork" safety net, criticizing existing social programs for being inefficient, paternalistic, and difficult to access. Ultimately, the materials advocate for a fundamental redesign of the social contract to prevent total societal collapse in an increasingly automated world. This podcast is developed from my article: The UBI Illusion: Why Our Patchwork Safety Net of SNAP food stamps, section 8 housing and Medicaid Is still NOT Universal Basic Income. https://dhmarks.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-ubi-illusion-why-our-patchwork.html?m=1
