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Shirtloads of Science


Feb 4, 2018

Econobabble is an invented language that deliberately obscures what you think words describe. Words like "unemployment" and "subsidy" are simple at first glance. Wait till you find out what they really mean ! Are you wasting your time looking for certain jobs, investing your savings in the wrong place or voting against you best interests? Are your definitions up to date? 1962, William S. Burroughs suggested that language could be a virus in his book "The Ticket That Exploded". This 30 minute podcast might be the inoculation you've been looking for. 

Note: Statistics and examples are for illustrative purposes only. Some are out of date and possibly wrong. The interview was recorded this in late 2017 before the Queensland state election. 


Valora Albertsen
over six years ago

The Econobabble podcast was rivetting so many aha moments!

Luke
over six years ago

Wow this was actually really absorbing. A mind opener. I’ve recommended to my friends and family.

Leonie Lamont
over six years ago

The Econobabble podcast entranced me, sensational!