S2 Ep59 The Spiritual Crises of our Times. Part 2. Command economies; Laissez Faire capitalism; their impact on spirituality and religion

The Quest: Vision in an age of Crisis. Economic & Financial Crisis. Jungian Psychotherapy

This episode examines the two major economic paradigms of Laissez Faire capitalism on the one hand and the command economy on the other typified by the early communist experiments in Russia and China. It will point to the dangers of extreme Laissez Faire capitalism and also to the central reasons why a communist command cannot work. It will also explore the decline of religion and spirituality under both these systems.