{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/95db78cc-f43b-4d7f-9ea6-ff6d3b926954/680b25063e9267867b5f2ea1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Economic Inequality & The Stories That Silence It","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6100856531fd81f125b34dad/1745560629632-7a55714a-d2a2-41d2-a896-518a721e6a2c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>I hope this is a thought-provoking episode. In it I explore why economic inequality persists despite overwhelming evidence of its damaging effects. I reference economist Gary Stevenson's stark assessment of wealth concentration and connect it with Jon Alexander's work on the narratives that shape our society. The episode delves into how our collective stories; from being \"subjects\" to being \"consumers\" have blinded us to systemic issues and blocked meaningful change. I share Jon's work on the emerging \"Citizen Story\" as an alternative framework that could transform how we address inequality through collaboration, agency, and shared responsibility. This episode may challenges you to reconsider the stories you live by and their power to reshape your economic future.</p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview</p><p>00:52 The Problem of Economic Inequality</p><p>00:55 Gary Stevenson's Insights</p><p>02:15 The Consumer Story</p><p>05:11 The Citizen Story</p><p>06:04 Practical Steps Towards Change</p><p>08:55 Conclusion and Call to Action</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SOCIALS</strong></p><p>https://instagram.com/markfallows</p><p>https://linkedin.com/in/markfallows</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LINKS&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Citizens Jon Alexander</p><p>Gary Stevenson The Trading Game&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Fabrica Collective"}