From Millers to Influencers: Navigating the New Economy

The David McWilliams Podcast

David McWilliams

News & Politics

4.6 • 643 Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2024

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

In this week’s episode, we’re journeying from the bustling docks of 17th-century Amsterdam to the modern gig economy, all through the lens of Rembrandt and his old man. Rembrandt’s dad wanted him to have a “real job” – sound familiar? Today’s parents are just as anxious about their kids’ unconventional careers. We dive deep into how technological upheaval has always disrupted legacy jobs, from millers and merchants to telephone operators and typists. We’ll unravel the anxiety driving modern politics, why some jobs vanish while new ones appear, and how this relentless change is both a challenge and an opportunity. Join us to see why every generation fears the future, and why there’s a bit of a Rembrandt in every new wave of change.

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0:00.0	So John, we're going on a book and podcasting tour all through September, from September 11th to the 23rd, kicking off in London, ending in Cork.
0:08.9	And of course, we're going to be discussing the book.
0:11.5	The book.
0:12.3	Yes, the book.
0:13.6	Exactly.
0:15.0	It's called Money, A Story of Humanity.
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1:30.9	To understand the economy, you have to understand human nature.
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