Don’t Buy It by Anat Shenker-Osorio Summary
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Discover why economists speak nonsense. Shenker-Osorio's groundbreaking work exposes how language shapes economic policy, influencing UC Berkeley's policy discussions. What if our economic metaphors aren't just wrong, but actively harmful? Reframe the economy as your vehicle, not your boss.
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Beyond the Myth of the Economy as a Vengeful God
Picture a South Park episode where townspeople treat the Economy as an angry deity demanding sacrifice. This satirical portrayal isn't far from our actual national discourse, where politicians constantly invoke the need to "sacrifice" for economic health in almost biblical terms. We've been conditioned to worry about "hurting the economy" rather than hurting actual people. Meanwhile, our financial high priests - bankers and CEOs - interpret the Economy's will while breaking rules with impunity. The metaphors we use to describe economics aren't just figures of speech - they fundamentally shape how we understand financial reality and what solutions we consider possible. This linguistic framing explains why, despite causing financial catastrophe, not a single executive faced criminal charges after 2008. The economy isn't a force of nature or a moral arbiter - it's a human creation that can be redesigned to serve human needs. For most Americans, including 80% of Congress members, the economy is incomprehensible. Studies show fewer than half of adults understand basic concepts like inflation or interest rates. The economy is abstract - you can't hold, weigh, or see it. We make sense of such abstractions through "conceptual metaphors," unconsciously comparing intangibles to concrete things. Research shows these metaphors profoundly shape our reasoning. When crime is described as a "beast," 71% favor law enforcement solutions; when described as a "virus," only 54% do, with more preferring preventive programs. These metaphorical comparisons affect our judgments more powerfully than partisan identification, and they operate below conscious awareness.
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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