Looking Ahead | Polanyi on Polanyi

The video discusses three major global issues: the collapse of ecological infrastructure, the threat of nuclear weapons, and the impact of the information technology revolution. It highlights the lack of effective government action on environmental issues, the proliferation of nuclear weapons amidst geopolitical instability, and the shift in power dynamics due to tech companies and information technology, which has weakened traditional labor movements.

What are the potential dangers of surveillance capitalism as outlined in the text?

How does the author perceive the relationship between technological advancements and labor movements?

What role do tech companies play in the current power dynamics according to the text?