IDEAS IN MOTION

Will democracy survive under the the 21st century capitalism?


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Hosseini in this episode debunks the myth of capitalist democracy that "Economic Liberalization brings about Political Liberalization!
He argues that in the 21st century where the liberal democracy is in demise as the result of losing its legitimacy and illiberal populism is on the rise, there are also great opportunities and motivations for realizing radical democracy as an alternative. This can be possible by liberating the politics from the influences of capitalist economy and extending democratic decision-making into the realms of politics, community and civil society, and socio-ecological systems (i.e. eco-centric democracy). 
Does the future of democracy depend on the future of capitalism?
•Answer: Capitalism is inherently in contradiction to real democracy! Because it makes the politics subordinate to the economy,
•“Democracy must be extended into the very heart of economic sphere”!
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IDEAS IN MOTIONBy Dr S A Hamed Hosseini