Late Capitalism: A Survival Guide, Ep. 17 - Conclusion 1 "Cheerios"

S13E17 - Late Capitalism: A Survival Guide, Ep. 17 - Conclusion 1 "Cheerios"

Published: March 9, 2026

Duration: 56:51

A reflection on the global structure of Late Capitalism encapsulated in Cheerios as an example that can help us understand the nature of the world we inhabit. I also cover the unanswerable question, “Why has 70 years of efficiency and progress made Cheerios so expensive” and the unspeakable word - “Deflation”. Hopefully having these small examples in our minds will help us to address the complexity and estrangement that assaults us everyday.


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