Naomi Oreskes, David Gelles and The Myth of Free Markets
Many on the left say that the growing climate crisis is the inevitable result of unbridled capitalism \u2013 industries seeking profits above all else. In \u201cThe Big Myth,\u201d Naomi Oreskes (who brought us \u201cMerchants of Doubt\u201d) points to a concerted effort from American business groups to propagate the myth that only markets free of government regulation can generate prosperity and protect political freedom.\xa0\n\n\u201cIf we actually had appropriate regulations, appropriate rules of the road, we wouldn't be in this position of having to beg corporate leaders not to destroy the planet,\u201d Oreskes says.\n\nThis myth has grown so pervasive that American citizens now put more faith in CEOs than in religious leaders, according to David Gelles, author of \u201cThe Man Who Broke Capitalism.\u201d What should be done to change the narrative?\n\nGuests:\nNaomi Oreskes, Professor of the History of Science, Harvard\xa0\nDavid Gelles, Reporter, The New York Times\nKate Khatib, Co-Director, Seed Commons\n\nFor show notes and related links, visit https://www.climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices