Deviant Globalization | Nils Gilman

TL;DR

Deviant globalization is the result of failed development models and the hollowing out of states, creating a new class of political actors.

Transcript

hi I'm Alexander Rose the executive director at the long now foundation every month we've been trying to find a long short a short film that exemplifies long term thinking they seem to all be coming in as time lapses at this point but this month we do have a time lapse but it is a reverse time lapse this was done by the folks at the Chicago Field M... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ Deviant globalization is a result of failed development models and the hollowing out of states.
• 🌐 Deviant globalization represents a significant flow of resources from the global north to the global south, empowering individuals and communities.
• 🤩 Deviant entrepreneurs play a key role in driving deviant globalization and providing private versions of public goods.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is deviant globalization?

Deviant globalization refers to the rise of illicit and extra-legal activities that take advantage of moral and regulatory gaps in the global system. It includes activities such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, illegal wildlife trade, organ smuggling, and more.

Q: How does the hollowing out of states contribute to deviant globalization?

The hollowing out of states, particularly in the global south, has led to a lack of regulatory capacity and enforcement. This has created a borderless environment, allowing for the rapid movement of people and goods involved in deviant activities.

Q: Is deviant globalization a form of development?

From one perspective, deviant globalization can be seen as the failure of traditional development models. However, it can also be viewed as actually existing development, as it brings resources and economic opportunities to individuals in the global south who may have otherwise been excluded from the formal economy.

Q: What role do deviant entrepreneurs play in deviant globalization?

Deviant entrepreneurs are the key actors driving deviant globalization. They are often involved in large, complex organizations that take advantage of the moral and regulatory gaps in the system. These entrepreneurs provide private versions of public goods to their constituents, such as healthcare, infrastructure, and security.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Deviant globalization is the emergence of illicit and extra-legal activities that take advantage of moral and regulatory gaps in the global system.

• Failed development models and the hollowing out of states have created opportunities for individuals to engage in survival entrepreneurship in the global south.

• Deviant globalization represents a significant flow of resources from the global north to the global south, contributing to grassroots empowerment and non-dependency.

• This phenomenon has also created a new class of political actors who control vast resources outside the purview of the state, providing private versions of public goods.