Does Capitalism Really Drive Innovation?

One of the more common arguments for capitalism asserts that there would be no innovation without it. Given how prevalent this talking point is, one would assume that it's difficult to debunk. That's not the case. In this episode, Second Thought takes a look at why capitalism actually does not drive innovation, and stifles it instead.

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