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How can you fight something if you don’t know it exists? To George Monbiot, neoliberalism is an ideology that preys on every aspect of our lives - but for most of us it has no name
In a blistering new book, Monbiot and the filmmaker Peter Hutchison define the deep impact of a doctrine which began as a fringe philosophy in the 1930s. Adopted by a wealthy elite, it has played a profound role in transforming our economics, politics, environment: from soaring inequality, to the rise of modern day demagogues such as Viktor Orban, Narendra Modi and Donald Trump, to our ecological crises and environmental disasters.
Neoliberalism has become so pervasive that it can seem unavoidable, like a natural law. Join Monbiot and Hutchison as they trace this doctrine back to its roots, and make the case for an alternative system worth fighting for. They will be in conversation with Guardian columnist Zoe Williams.
George Monbiot is an environmental and political activist and columnist for the Guardian. His previous book is Regenesis: Feeding the World without Devouring the Planet.
Peter Hutchison is filmmaker, New York Times author, educator and activist.