
The Curse of Bigness by Tim Wu
Legacy Audiobooks
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Unravel the hidden forces shaping our world in Tim Wu's "The Curse of Bigness." This concise audiobook summary dives deep into how unchecked corporate power has led to a new era of monopolies, impacting everything from your daily purchases to the health of our democracies.
Discover how to grasp the core insights of Wu's groundbreaking analysis in just a fraction of the time. This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, tracing the historical arc from post-war anti-monopoly efforts to the rise of today's tech giants and global conglomerates. It cuts out the fluff, saving you hours while delivering a potent understanding of how industries like tech, pharmaceuticals, and even eyewear have become alarmingly concentrated.
Learn about the "Curse of Bigness"—the dangerous concentration of wealth and private power that stifles competition, widens inequality, and poses a profound threat to economic well-being and democratic ideals. Understand the forgotten lessons of history, where nations once fought to dismantle monopolies to safeguard freedom, and explore how neoliberal ideology shifted the landscape, allowing "bigness" to flourish.
If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. This version delivers all the practical takeaways you need, exploring the consequences of this consolidation and presenting a call to action for breaking up global economic power. Equip yourself with critical knowledge about the economic and political challenges of our time and the potential paths forward.
Duration - 26m.
Author - Legacy Audiobooks.
Narrator - Digital Voice Roger E.
Published Date - Saturday, 04 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Legacy Audiobooks
Digital Voice Roger E
Pendleton Row Publishing LLC
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Unravel the hidden forces shaping our world in Tim Wu's "The Curse of Bigness." This concise audiobook summary dives deep into how unchecked corporate power has led to a new era of monopolies, impacting everything from your daily purchases to the health of our democracies. Discover how to grasp the core insights of Wu's groundbreaking analysis in just a fraction of the time. This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, tracing the historical arc from post-war anti-monopoly efforts to the rise of today's tech giants and global conglomerates. It cuts out the fluff, saving you hours while delivering a potent understanding of how industries like tech, pharmaceuticals, and even eyewear have become alarmingly concentrated. Learn about the "Curse of Bigness"—the dangerous concentration of wealth and private power that stifles competition, widens inequality, and poses a profound threat to economic well-being and democratic ideals. Understand the forgotten lessons of history, where nations once fought to dismantle monopolies to safeguard freedom, and explore how neoliberal ideology shifted the landscape, allowing "bigness" to flourish. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. This version delivers all the practical takeaways you need, exploring the consequences of this consolidation and presenting a call to action for breaking up global economic power. Equip yourself with critical knowledge about the economic and political challenges of our time and the potential paths forward. Duration - 26m. Author - Legacy Audiobooks. Narrator - Digital Voice Roger E. Published Date - Saturday, 04 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:11
Chapter 1: Where Our Path Has Led
Duration:00:02:03
Chapter 2: The Lost Lessons of the Second World War
Duration:00:02:31
Chapter 3: The Anti-Monopoly Tradition
Duration:00:03:34
Chapter 4: Peak Anti-Monopoly
Duration:00:03:12
Chapter 5: The Tech Explosion of the 1980s and 1990s
Duration:00:03:55
Chapter 6: Neoliberalism’s Triumph
Duration:00:03:18
Chapter 7: The Problem of Global Monopoly
Duration:00:03:10
Chapter 8: The Rise of the Tech Giants
Duration:00:04:02
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:21