In this discussion with Jeff Berwick on The Anarchast, I talk about Indian corruption, overwhelming bureaucracy, culture, liberty, and the moral foundations of a free society.

We discuss George Orwell’s Animal Farm, the lack of moral moorings in Hinduism, Indian shops being flooded with Chinese goods, and India’s very low productivity. I also discuss why the United States and Canada are moving in similar directions, my impressions of Cancun and Mexico, and the ideas behind my Capitalism & Morality conference.

Watch the full discussion below:

Key Takeaways

• Indian corruption and bureaucracy make ordinary life a negotiation with power.
• India’s low productivity reflects deeper cultural and moral problems.
• Hinduism lacks the moral moorings needed for a rational and free society.
• Chinese goods dominate Indian shops because China is vastly more productive.
• The United States and Canada are increasingly moving toward similar bureaucratic and statist problems.
• Capitalism & Morality examines the moral and cultural foundations of liberty.
• Cancun and Mexico offer an interesting contrast to the assumptions many people have about the developing world.