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Episode 3 - Modern Slavery

House of Wisdom: How Ideas Can Shape the World

English - October 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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There are 40.3 million people enslaved worldwide, right now. Modern slavery is a $150 billion industry. In this episode, we talk to Professor Philippa Webb about the role of the state, outdated perceptions, and the beneficiaries of modern slavery practices.