Richard D. Wolff

Join WaterWars Podcast as they explore the origins and implications of resource wars in the face of a changing climate and growing global population. From historical imperialism to modern-day struggles for resources like lithium, the interview questions the narrative of inevitable scarcity and competition for natural resources. Highlighting historical instances like the Spanish Empire's exploitation of Latin America and the 1943 Bengal famine, the conversation sheds light on how capitalist systems and imperialism fuel resource conflicts and inequality. Economist Amartya Sen's research on famines reveals that it is not absolute food scarcity but inequalities in access and distribution that lead to tragic outcomes. Ultimately, the interview advocates for a shift towards ecological and social justice, rejecting the narrative of unavoidable resource wars in favor of transformative societal change.

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