Jerm and Jorge Besada unpack the intricate ties between culture and economics, tracing Jorge’s remarkable shift from a communist upbringing to a fierce advocate for personal freedom. They discuss how evolution shapes not only biology but also social and economic systems, with Jorge stressing competition as a driver of innovation and progress. He underscores the urgent need for education to grasp economic principles, fight ignorance, and champion liberty, while warning that hyper-individualism risks societal isolation.
Jorge also critiques modern issues like Zionism, viewing it as an intellectual misstep in economic discourse, and notes how governments often create debt rather than prosperity.
Their conversation highlights freedom of speech as vital for a true competition of ideas, particularly on historical narratives like the Holocaust, and envisions future governance that prioritises individual rights and economic understanding.
Bio: Jorge is a Cuban-born advocate for Austrian economics and individual liberty, known for his transformative journey from a communist background to championing personal freedom through education and economic insight.
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