The Complexity of Saving Banks
John and Russ discuss the importance of balance and embracing complexity in society. They explore the mistakes made during the financial collapse and question why saving banks became more important than saving citizens. John suggests a simple solution to stabilize the economy by writing off mortgages, saving both the citizens and the banks. Russ disagrees but admits it may not be worse than what was actually done.In this clip
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