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Foucault's Shocking Truth: Why Socialism Has No Government?
Michel Foucault's 1978-1979 lectures at the Collège de France, 'The Birth of Biopolitics,' reveal a radical rethinking of power. He argues that modern governance, from liberalism to neoliberalism, is not about controlling people but about managing freedom and risk. The market becomes a 'site of truth,' judging government success or failure. Most controversially, Foucault claims socialism lacks its own art of governance—it borrows from liberalism or authoritarianism. This video breaks down his key insights: how the state creates free individuals, why danger is essential, and the birth of the 'entrepreneurial self.' Discover why Foucault's ideas on power, economics, and freedom are more relevant today than ever.
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