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Capitalism The Magnificent 

Guests:
Dr Michael Hurd, Psychologist, Writer -> DrHurd.com
Dr Andrew Bernstein, Philosopher, Novelist -> AndrewBernstein.net

• As well as being practical AND being moral, the Celebrate Capitalism™ campaign maintains that capitalism is also MAGNIFICENT. Literally, actually, objectively so. That's what is explored in this interview.
• More choices under capitalism.
• Freedom of the mind vs repression of the mind.
• Creativity vs boredom.
• The results of mental repression.
• The encouragement of invention in a capitalist society.
• Depression as engendered by a lack - or perceived lack - of choice.
• The excitement of the entrepreneur, the inventor, the creative mind.
• “Value intoxication.”
• The idea of "adventure and romance".
• Career choice/changing career.
• The interaction of inventions. Surprise. Unpredictability.
• What is heroism? Are there more heroes under capitalism?  What’s the greatest service a hero provides?
• How the division of labor - a key feature of capitalism - opens up more choices for everyone - the opportunity to do what you love most and are best at.
• Becoming the hero of your own life.