{"id":4294,"date":"2017-01-28T02:16:10","date_gmt":"2017-01-28T07:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.extraenvironmentalist.com\/?p=4294"},"modified":"2017-07-04T08:10:10","modified_gmt":"2017-07-04T12:10:10","slug":"episode-95-economy-of-things","status":"publish","type":"xen_episodes","link":"https:\/\/xenetwork.org\/xe\/episodes\/episode-95-economy-of-things\/","title":{"rendered":"[ Episode #95 \/\/ Economy of Things ]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though we often think the modern culture of consumerism is an export from United States and a product of capitalism, people long before today\u2019s era were enjoying the benefit of soft shoes, beautiful cloth and exceptional goods. Acquisition has been an important part of community and identity, essential to societies even though only recently so many people have been part of a middle class, capable of affording the mass consumption of today's world. What insights can we glean from the history of consumption and economic thought for what it means to be human?<\/p>\n

In Extraenvironmentalist #95<\/strong>\u00a0we first speak with Professor Frank Trentmann<\/a> about his new book Empire of Things: How We Became a World of Consumers, from the Fifteenth Century to the Twenty-First<\/a>. We hear from Frank about how we've come to live with so much stuff. Then, we talk to Professor Laurence Malone<\/a> about his work and teaching on Adam Smith and in editing the Essential Adam Smith<\/a>. Dr. Malone helps us understand the real meaning of the invisible hand.<\/p>\n

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\/\/Books <\/strong><\/p>\n

Empire of Things: How We Became a World of Consumers, from the Fifteenth Century to the Twenty-First <\/a> by Frank Trentmann
\nThe Essential Adam Smith <\/a> edited by Robert Heilbroner and Laurence Malone.<\/p>\n

\/\/ Music (in order of appearance)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jose Gonzalez - This is How We Walk on the Moon (Thomas Jack Remix)<\/a> via Et Musique Pour Tous<\/a>
\nMozambo & Basic Tape \u2013 Bright Side (ft. Julia Church)[RYI Remix]<\/a>\u00a0via<\/em>\u00a0Et Musique Pour Tous<\/a>
\nCard on Spokes - Faded Pictures<\/a>\u00a0via<\/em>\u00a0RTFKT<\/a>
\nPeter Doran - Every Little Thing<\/a> via Soundcloud<\/p>\n

\/\/ Production Credits and Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our editor Kevin via <\/em>Sustainable Guidance Youtube Channel<\/a><\/p>\n

Episode #95 was supported by donations from the following generous<\/em> listeners:<\/em><\/p>\n

Scott in Ontario
\nBrian in Oregon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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