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Another Now: The Politics of Dissent in the Age of Permanent Crisis

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By Yanis Varoufakis

The global financial crisis of 2008 was not a one-off event, but rather a symptom of a deeper crisis in the way that we organize our economies and societies. This is the central argument of Yanis Varoufakis's new book, Another Now.

Another Now

by Yanis Varoufakis

4.5 out of 5

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Varoufakis, a Greek economist and former finance minister, argues that the crisis was caused by a combination of factors, including the deregulation of the financial sector, the rise of inequality, and the failure of governments to regulate the global economy.

These factors, Varoufakis argues, have created a system that is inherently unstable and unsustainable. The financial sector is now so large and complex that it is impossible to regulate effectively. Inequality has reached such extreme levels that it is undermining social cohesion. And the global economy is so interconnected that it is impossible to insulate any one country from the effects of a crisis.

Varoufakis argues that the only way to avoid another crisis is to radically rethink our economic and political systems. He calls for a new form of socialism that is based on democracy, equality, and sustainability.

Varoufakis's book is a powerful and provocative indictment of the current global economic order. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the causes of the crisis and the challenges that we face in building a more just and sustainable future.

Key Themes

Another Now explores a number of key themes, including:

The failure of capitalism. Varoufakis argues that capitalism has failed to deliver on its promises of prosperity and stability. The global financial crisis has shown that the system is inherently unstable and unsustainable.
The rise of inequality. Varoufakis argues that inequality is a major cause of the crisis. The gap between the rich and the poor has widened dramatically in recent decades, and this has led to social unrest and political instability.
The need for a new form of socialism. Varoufakis argues that the only way to avoid another crisis is to radically rethink our economic and political systems. He calls for a new form of socialism that is based on democracy, equality, and sustainability.

Critical Reception

Another Now has received widespread critical acclaim. It has been praised for its originality, its insights, and its passion.

"Varoufakis has written a brilliant and provocative book that challenges the conventional wisdom about the global financial crisis and its aftermath. He argues persuasively that the crisis was not a one-off event, but rather a symptom of a deeper crisis in the way that we organize our economies and societies. Varoufakis's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges that we face in building a more just and sustainable future." —Paul Krugman, Nobel laureate in economics

"Yanis Varoufakis is one of the most original and insightful economists of our time. In Another Now, he offers a radical critique of the global economic order and a vision for a more just and sustainable future. Varoufakis's book is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of our planet." —Noam Chomsky, linguist and philosopher

"Yanis Varoufakis is a fearless truth-teller. In Another Now, he exposes the lies that have been told about the global financial crisis and its aftermath. Varoufakis's book is a powerful indictment of the current economic order and a call for a new politics of dissent." —Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine and This Changes Everything

About the Author

Yanis Varoufakis is a Greek economist and former finance minister. He is a professor of economics at the University of Athens and the author of several books, including The Global Minotaur and And the Weak Suffer What They Must. Varoufakis is a leading figure in the international movement for a more just and sustainable global economy.