
In 'Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World', author Anand Giridharadas critically examines the actions of the global elite who claim to be making positive changes in the world. He challenges the notion that the wealthy can solve social problems that they themselves have contributed to, shedding light on the superficiality of their efforts and the need for structural, collective solutions. Giridharadas argues that true social change must come from organic movements, elected leaders, and legislation, rather than being led by the elites who often prioritize profit and self-enrichment over meaningful progress.
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Content warnings include discussions on wealth inequality, capitalism, exploitation, and critiques of philanthropy that may be intense and provoke critical reflection on societal issues.
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The New York Times bestselling, groundbreaking investigation of how the global elite's efforts to "change the world" preserve the status quo and obscure their role in causing the problems they later seek to solve. An essential read for understanding some of the egregious abuses of power that dominate today's news.
Anand Giridharadas takes us into the inner sanctums of a new gilded age, where the rich and powerful fight for equality and justice any way they can-except ways that threaten the social order and their position atop it. They rebrand themselves as saviors of the poor; they lavishly reward "thought leaders" who redefine "change" in ways that preserve the status quo; and they constantly seek to do more good, but never less harm.
Giridharadas asks hard questions: Why, for example, should our gravest problems be solved by the unelected upper crust instead of the public institutions it erodes by lobbying and dodging taxes? His groundbreaking investigation has already forced a great, sorely needed reckoning among the world's wealthiest and those they hover above, and it points toward an answer: Rather than rely on scraps from the winners, we must take on the grueling democratic work of building more robust, egalitarian institutions and truly changing the world-a call to action for elites and everyday citizens alike.
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If you are a Millennial that has struggled both to play and win the game your entire life, just wanting to help people or to have a steady successful career in the helping professions or otherwise, this book will make you simultaneously depressed and furious. I felt like I was reading my entire life story and things are just getting worse. I have a masters in social work, masters in psychology, and doctorate in clinical psychology. When did social justice and social policy become a bad thing? When did we start worshiping rich people?
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About the Author:
ANAND GIRIDHARADAS is the author of Winners Take All, The True American, and India Calling. He is an editor-at-large for TIME and was a foreign correspondent and columnist for The New York Times from 2005 to 2016. He has also…
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