LIFE AFTER CAPITALISM The Meaning of Wealth, the Future of the Economy, and the Time Theory of Money

George Gilder, now in his mid-80s, has been an influential figure in right-wing politics and economics for more than 40 years--so he's hardly a fresh voice in either the literal or figurative sense. His latest work, however, gets a major shot of vitality from Eric Michael Summerer's narration. The energy and sonority in Summerer's voice soften the edges of Gilder's screed on "emergency socialism" and allow the listener more room to consider the author's other arguments. Whether or not you agree with Gilder's politics (his dismissal of sustainability will rankle many), his more philosophical musings are subtle, thoughtful, and worth a fair hearing. Summerer's easy delivery will bring these ideas to a wider audience. D.B. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2023]