Life, Inc.: The Corporatization of Us
In his new book ‘Life Inc.: How the World Became a Corporation and How to Take It Back,’ author Douglas Rushkoff says that to get out of the current economic crisis, Americans must rethink their relationship with companies like Wal-Mart. He favors local economies, local currencies, and even the old-fashioned concept of getting to know your neighbors. He joins The Takeaway with more.
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