Better Nation

Auteur(s): Igor Alves
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  • Résumé

  • Host Igor Alves, Ph.D dropout and would be social scientist, though actual award-winning producer (and former federal government employee), reflects and talks with diverse guests on topics at the intersection of the political, economic, social and personal. The show explores this deeply divisive phase in U.S. and global history, the failures of elites and the established classes, the rise of right-wing populist movements, and much more. Better Nation also digs into creative policies (ahem, "Better Ideas"?) that promise to unlock chokepoints in our system and pull us toward a more enjoyable, harmonious, and sustainable society.

    So many questions to explore: How can we understand each other beyond memes, stereotypes, political hacks, or via provocateur "influencers"? How do we live a life worth living in a world of "late stage capitalism"? How do we adapt and flourish on the eve of "AGI" (Artificial General Intelligence)? Why should we care at all about the civic and public space? Who and what institutions and norms should we develop and trust? Personally and socially, how do we define success, progress and wellbeing? What are the innovations and revolutions of imagination needed to help us live in better communities and a better nation?

    This podcast aims to become a space for unfiltered yet civilized, smart yet accessible conversations. Episodes will be guided by a theme, idea or compelling factoid. Better Nation seeks to expand the invisible boundaries and blind spots of "our tribe" while deepening our understanding of "the other team" and those sidelined and in between.

    Better Nation is on a journey to help us learn through ideas, dialogue, facts and inspirations for a more empathetic, peaceful and loving world.
    © 2025 Better Nation with Igor Alves
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Épisodes
  • Ep. 002 | (Pt. 2) Here we are, like it or not: Why Should We Care

    Ep. 002 | (Pt. 2) Here we are, like it or not: Why Should We Care
    Jan 23 2025

    In Part 2 of the pilot episode of 'Better Nation,' host Igor Alves, reflects on the need for more inclusive and meaningful metrics than GDP and profits. He emphasizes the importance of considering people's lived experiences, theorizes on the spread of right-wing populism, and the failure of Democrats and liberals to win more sustained support. Crucially to the show's purpose: Why should we care? Igor gives his answer and invites opinions.

    The episode touches on topics like social media alienation, hyper-consumption, AI's impact, and the societal consequences of extreme wealth disparity. He also sets the stage for future discussions on innovative policy solutions and urban planning.

    Chapter Titles:
    00:30 Going Beyond GDP
    04:26 Hyper Consumption and De-growth Economics
    05:18 Unwelcome in the 2nd Gilded Age
    05:24 AI and Future Challenges to Progress
    09:14 Why Should We Care?
    12:45 Igor's Reasons for Caring
    14:58 United States of "Me"
    16:54 Re-imagining Success and Wellbeing
    20:08 Conclusion (Part 2)

    Thank you for listening. Please like, subscribe and share. It will encourage more episodes!

    Visit us at https://betternationpod.com (more soon)

    #betternationpod

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    20 min
  • Ep. 001 | (Pt. 1) Here we are, like it or not: Trump's America?

    Ep. 001 | (Pt. 1) Here we are, like it or not: Trump's America?
    Jan 20 2025

    In Part 1 of the pilot episode of Better Nation, host Igor Alves delves into the implications and widespread support that led to Donald Trump's re-election as President of the United States. The episode was mostly recorded on the day of Trump's re-election, yet it explores socio-political phenomena way beyond.

    Igor unpacks how political dynamics shape our nation and explores the need for civil, authentic discourse to understand diverse perspectives. He addresses the challenge of connecting with people who feel alienated and duped, the maddening influence of tech-enabled provocateurs, and the breakdown in trust towards "educated elites," and the rise of unbound "broligarchs."

    This two-part pilot episode aims lays the groundwork for the show and its uncompromising yet thoughtful consideration of both vital shortcomings and promising public policies, local and global, that just aren't realistic in our current media landscape.

    Chapter Titles:
    00:00 Introduction to Better Nation
    02:17 Vision for the Show
    03:56 Alienation and Trump's America
    08:29 More Cheap Stuff But Less Real Relationships
    12:05 The Selling of Aspiration through Parasocial Influencers
    14:21 The Power of Nostalgic Myths
    18:40 Processing Trump's Re-election and Our Collective Pain
    25:56 "Society of the Spectacle" (Guy Debord!) and Tycoons Unleashed
    30:36 The World's Largest Ship and It's Oligarchy Takeover
    32:20 Conclusion (Part 1)

    Thank you for listening. Please like, subscribe and share. It will encourage more episodes!

    Visit us at https://betternationpod.com (more soon)

    #betternationpod

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    33 min

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