In this conversation, Gabe and Sameer explore the intersection of passion, business, and ethical consumerism, reflecting on the rise and fall of WeWork and the implications of corporate control over the workforce. They discuss the illusion of choice in democracy, the impact of remote work, and the importance of food and water as fundamental human rights. The conversation also touches on the consequences of U.S. foreign policy and the dangers of societal distractions. Sectarian violence in Syria, the possible deportation of Mahmoud Khalil.

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business, passion, ethical consumerism, WeWork, corporate control, remote work, democracy, surveillance, food security, foreign policy