Ridley Scott crafted his 1982 film “Blade Runner“ with an atmosphere of paranoia about corporate power. But while it's implied that the companies in the film would endure, AEI's Jonah Goldberg explains that the nature of capitalism is for corporate behemoths to compete for survival as newer, better, more innovative businesses emerge. ARTICLE – The ‘Blade Runner’ curse and the overestimation of corporate might ARTICLE – The Catholic roots of corporatism Subscribe to AEI's YouTube Channel Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter For more information Photo credits: BY - Elliott Brown Twenty20 Warner Bros. Reuters Photos marked “BY“ are used under Creative Commons Attribution License: This video uses images from Warner Bros. “Blade Runner“ in specific reference to and criticism of portions of the film. In that regard, the use of these images should be considered a fair use in the United States. Music credit: BY - “Hot Nights in Los Angeles“ by Three Chain Links Music marked “BY“ are used under Creative Commons Attribution License: Third-party photos, graphics, and video clips in this video may have been cropped or reframed. Music in this video may have been recut from its original arrangement and timing. In the event this video uses Creative Commons assets: If not noted in the description, titles for Creative Commons assets used in this video can be found at the link provided after each asset. The use of third-party photos, graphics, video clips, and/or music in this video does not constitute an endorsement from the artists and producers licensing those materials. AEI operates independently of any political party and does not take institutional positions on any issues. AEI scholars, fellows, and their guests frequently take positions on policy and other issues. When they do, they speak for themselves and not for AEI or its trustees or other scholars or employees. More information on AEI research integrity can be found here: #aei #news #politics #government #education #bladerunner #harrisonford #sciencefiction #scifi #capitalism #film #movies #economy #economics
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