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George Takei  πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ––πŸ½

Exciting news, friends! I recently had a thought-provoking conversation with the brilliant Robert Reich, where we delved into the intricate web of late-stage capitalism, wealth inequality, and the imperative for change. We explored the myths surrounding billionaires and the real factors contributing to the wealth gap.

Join us in this enlightening discussion by reading the full interview on my Substack, #TheBigPicture. Let's work together to create a better future for all. https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/big-questions-answers-robert-reich

Big Questions With Former Secretary Of Labor Robert Reich

Professor, author, lawyer, political commentator and staffer for four Presidents, Robert Reich answers questions from George Takei.

The Big Picture
Jun 13, 2023 at 4:56pmWeb
Show threadFrankHJun 13, 2023

@georgetakei

Thank you George for being YOU !!!

Show threadGeorge Takei  πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ––πŸ½Jun 15, 2023
@FrankH β™₯️
Show threadAstrid SawatzkyJun 13, 2023

@georgetakei
I so love that Robert Reich's last name is the German word for rich.
(In one of its meanings)

Brilliant person.

Show threadKim Spence-Jones πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ˜·Jun 13, 2023

@georgetakei
It is high time we stopped misusing the word 'elite' to describe the cancer at the apex of our society. Elite should be reserved for top athletes, great artists and brilliant minds, people who deserve our respect.

Call the super-rich what they are: PARASITES.

Show threadToken Sane PersonJun 13, 2023

@georgetakei This is something I always ask when I see terms like "late stage capitalism".

What do you see replacing it? I've been looking for something credible for 20 years, but apart from a kinder gentler capitalism I haven't found it.

Show threadБаша ΠœΠΎΡ€Ρ, here we go again...Jun 14, 2023
@tokensane @georgetakei what if we just said "late stage feudalism" instead? Simpler?
Show threadPathOfHeavenJun 13, 2023
@georgetakei you do fantastic work. Keep it up
Show threadGeorge Takei  πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ––πŸ½Jun 15, 2023
@PathOfHeaven Thank you!
Show threadPathOfHeavenJun 15, 2023
@georgetakei you are most welcome!! I look forward to reading and seeing more of the great work you're doing.
Show threadHoward JonesJun 14, 2023
@georgetakei Congratulations!Howard 😎🀚
Show threadJeppe Bundsgaard pΓ₯ MastodonJun 14, 2023
@georgetakei @rbreich is on MastodonπŸ™‚
Show threadPious PeteJun 14, 2023
@georgetakei Poverty is part and parcel of capitalism and money. If the price of commodity A is higher than commodity B, then money can work. If everyone and everything commanded the same price then money would be redundant. Money is an expression of inequality.