What is *The Raging 2020s* by Alec Ross about?

*The Raging 2020s* examines the collision of corporate power, outdated governance, and technological disruption shaping this decade. Alec Ross argues that rising inequality and political dysfunction stem from a broken social contract, advocating for reforms to balance corporate, governmental, and societal interests. He explores tax policy, labor rights, and global systems, offering actionable solutions to rebuild equitable capitalism.

Who should read *The Raging 2020s*?

This book is ideal for policymakers, business leaders, and readers interested in socio-economic trends. It’s particularly relevant for those seeking to understand how tech, globalization, and corporate influence impact democracy, workers’ rights, and systemic inequality. Ross’s accessible style also appeals to general audiences curious about fixing modern capitalism.

Is *The Raging 2020s* worth reading?

Yes—the book combines rigorous analysis with real-world examples, making complex topics like tax evasion and labor laws engaging. Ross balances critique with hope, providing pragmatic steps to address corporate overreach and rebalance power. Reviews highlight its empowerment of readers to tackle systemic challenges.

What are the key concepts in *The Raging 2020s*?

- **The social contract’s erosion**: Ross traces how corporations and governments have diverged from serving public interests. - **Taxation and corporate accountability**: He critiques loopholes enabling profit-hoarding and suggests reforms to fund social programs. - **Open vs. closed systems**: Ross analyzes how nations and companies balance innovation with regulation.

How does Alec Ross propose fixing modern capitalism?

Ross advocates rewriting tax codes to curb evasion, strengthening labor protections, and reorienting corporations toward stakeholder—not just shareholder—value. He emphasizes public-private collaboration to address climate change, inequality, and tech ethics.

What criticisms exist about *The Raging 2020s*?

Some argue Ross’s solutions rely too heavily on policy changes without addressing political gridlock. Others note his focus on Western systems, though he acknowledges global interconnectedness.

How does *The Raging 2020s* compare to Ross’s earlier book, *The Industries of the Future*?

While *Industries of the Future* focused on emerging technologies, *The Raging 2020s* addresses their societal consequences. Both emphasize adaptation but differ in scope: one predicts trends, the other prescribes systemic fixes.

What role does technology play in *The Raging 2020s*?

Ross frames tech as both a disruptor and tool for equity. He discusses AI’s labor impacts, data privacy concerns, and how innovation can democratize access to healthcare and education if regulated ethically.

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The Raging 2020s

Alec Ross

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Politics Business Economics

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In "The Raging 2020s," Alec Ross dissects our broken social contract between citizens, government, and corporations. Endorsed by Hillary Clinton as "immensely readable," this Bloomberg Best Book reveals why Adam Grant believes it will "challenge your assumptions about democracy, capitalism, and globalization."

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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

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The Raging 2020s

Alec Ross

4.1 (497 Reviews)

Politics Business Economics

概要

主なポイント

著者

よくある質問

あなたに合った学び方を探す

クイックサマリー10分

著者の声を通じて本を感じる

深堀り42分

知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換

フラッシュカード9件の洞察

キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習

エンタメ18分

楽しく魅力的な方法で本を楽しむ

「The Raging 2020s」のベストクォート

We suffer more in imagination than in reality.

重要なポイント

When the Invisible Agreement Shatters

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Picture your daily routine: grabbing coffee, checking your phone, heading to work. These mundane acts rest on an invisible foundation-a social contract binding citizens, businesses, and governments in mutual obligation. For decades after World War II, this contract hummed along beautifully. Workers earned living wages, corporations paid taxes, governments built infrastructure. Then something fractured. Roads crumble while tech giants hoard billions offshore. Public schools struggle while corporate profits hit record highs. The rage defining our current decade isn't random chaos-it's the sound of a broken contract demanding repair. The social contract has always evolved during massive upheavals. The Industrial Revolution triggered one such rewriting. Early factory life was hellish: children worked sixteen-hour shifts, Manchester workers lived just seventeen years on average, and Dickens documented misery in novels that shocked Victorian readers. This "Engels' Pause" saw technology advance rapidly while ordinary people suffered tremendously. Eventually, societies responded with innovations we now take for granted-minimum wages, public education, antitrust laws, worker pensions. These weren't gifts from benevolent elites but hard-won reforms that spread industrialization's benefits beyond factory owners. We're living through another Engels' Pause, but for the digital age. The equilibrium established during industrialization has collapsed as technology, globalization, and climate crisis fundamentally alter power relationships. Tech giants employ more people than many nations' entire populations. The gig economy creates workers outside traditional protections. Automation threatens millions of jobs. Meanwhile, our social contracts haven't been updated to address these seismic shifts, creating the perfect conditions for the rage consuming our politics.

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The Vanishing Power of Workers

The Global Tax Heist

Rebuilding the Contract: From Rage to Renewal

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@Matt, YC alum

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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

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@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

1.5K Ratings4.7

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When the Invisible Agreement Shatters

The Tyranny of the Quarterly Report

When Government Becomes the Problem

The Vanishing Power of Workers

The Global Tax Heist

Rebuilding the Contract: From Rage to Renewal

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重要なポイント

When the Invisible Agreement Shatters

The Tyranny of the Quarterly Report

When Government Becomes the Problem

The Vanishing Power of Workers

The Global Tax Heist

Rebuilding the Contract: From Rage to Renewal

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「The Raging 2020s」のベストクォート

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

When the Invisible Agreement Shatters

The Tyranny of the Quarterly Report

When Government Becomes the Problem

The Vanishing Power of Workers

The Global Tax Heist

Rebuilding the Contract: From Rage to Renewal

クイックサマリーモード - 『The Raging 2020s』の要約を10分で読む・聴く

フラッシュカードモード - 『The Raging 2020s』から厳選した9の洞察

エンタメモード - 『The Raging 2020s』のレッスンを18分のストーリーで

パーソナライズモード - 『The Raging 2020s』の要約を0分で読む・聴く

The Raging 2020sのPDFをダウンロード

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おすすめの本

重要なポイント

When the Invisible Agreement Shatters

The Tyranny of the Quarterly Report

When Government Becomes the Problem

The Vanishing Power of Workers

The Global Tax Heist

Rebuilding the Contract: From Rage to Renewal