Alyssa Battistoni

Thea Riofrancos, a political scientist and author of "Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism," discusses the complexities of lithium extraction essential for green technology. She critiques the mining industry's volatility and colonial legacies while exploring the environmental impact of electric vehicles. Meanwhile, Alyssa Battistoni, an assistant professor and author of "Free Gifts," delves into the political economy of nature, arguing for a rethinking of our relationship with ecosystems and advocating for socialized commons management.

Alyssa Battistoni, a political theorist at Barnard who studies climate, political economy, and feminist thought, explores how capitalism treats nature and unpaid labor as 'free gifts'. She discusses how markets hide consequences, the limits of pricing ecological harm, and rethinking freedom as collective decision making in a finite world.

Alyssa Battistoni, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Barnard and author of Free Gifts, explores how capitalism treats nature as a 'free gift' and why that matters. She traces the idea to classical political economy, links it to externalities and unpaid housework, and considers what changes if we stop assuming nature is free. Short, provocative takes on politics, labor, and the biosphere.

Alyssa Battistoni, a political theorist and professor at Barnard College, dives into her book *Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature*. She critiques capitalism's portrayal of nature as a 'free gift' and questions why it needs to claim such value while ignoring ecological costs. The discussion tackles the tension between individual choices and systemic issues in environmental discourse, and emphasizes the absurdity of commodifying nature. Alyssa also explores the need for a more intrinsic understanding of nature and labor within a post-capitalist framework.

Alyssa Battistoni, author of "Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature," dives into capitalism's failure to properly value nature. She critiques how certain aspects of the natural world are commodified while others, essential for ecological balance, are ignored. Battistoni discusses contemporary issues like pollution and reproductive labor, revealing how capitalism exploits these elements. Her thought-provoking insights challenge listeners to reconsider ecological values and emphasize the need for meaningful political intervention to protect our environment.