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.