Globalization Backlash

The cluster discusses criticisms of globalization, portraying it as zero-sum unlike capitalism, failing to deliver widespread benefits, and fueling populism, nationalism, and protectionism in places like the US, UK, Russia, and China.

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throwanem May 7, 2017 View on HN

Globalism can be a real bastard.

lethologica Feb 27, 2022 View on HN

is that true with globalisation though?

known Mar 1, 2017 View on HN

Millennials are confused; Unlike capitalism, globalization is zero-sum;

ttoinou Feb 20, 2020 View on HN

Have you read the twitter thread ? Root causes have nothing to do with globalization

AnimalMuppet Jun 25, 2016 View on HN

I think that it's all over the place. It's Britain, sure, but it's also the US with Trump. It's Russia with Putin. It's even China.Why is the world moving this direction? I think that it's because globalization hasn't delivered a better life to people. (Or at least, hasn't delivered enough of a better life to enough people for them to consider it to be a net win for them.)

spongle Oct 3, 2013 View on HN

That's basically the point of globalisation though isn't it?

known Apr 20, 2016 View on HN

Unlike Capitalism, Globalization is Zero-sum

known Feb 6, 2018 View on HN

Unlike Capitalism, Globalization is Zero-sum

ChatGTP Jul 27, 2023 View on HN

This is because your still able to access all the benefits of globalization. You probably have things like cheaper property prices and access to all the latest tech.You're basically leaching off goods and services provided by those in high growth areas.I think the idea is we might reach a point where globalization itself is hard to maintain and then things start to unwind, dramatically fast.

yardie May 13, 2016 View on HN

That is globalization in a nutshell.