We like to believe that extreme success comes from brilliance.That the people who win - whether in a game, a market, or an economy must be smarter, sharper, more deserving than everyone else.That story is comforting.Because it makes outcomes feel fair.But here I'm going to look closely at that storyIt’s about how stories protect systems — and why asking the right question matters more than admiring the “mastermind”.I’m Barry Ferns – a comedian whose personal journey through failure, homelessness, and rebuilding led me to explore the socio and behavioural economics of inequality.This channel digs into how systems of power shape our identity, behaviour, and beliefs, and how we can shift the stories we tell ourselves and each other about poverty, inequality, and who’s to blame.How to Support Barry’s EconomicsHelp us stay independent and keep making videos like this.- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barryseconomics- https://ko-fi.com/barryseconomics- https://www.patreon.com/barryseconomics

Follow and Subscribe for future videos!

More about me: https://barryferns.co.uk/

You can also follow me on

Tiktok: ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@barryseconomics⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/barryseconomics⁠⁠

Twitter: ⁠⁠twitter.com/barryseconomics⁠⁠

Substack: ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@barryseconomics⁠⁠

Reddit: ⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/user/barryferns/⁠⁠

If you’re new to this, check out Gary's Economics first – his channel gives the structural and financial perspective. This one adds the lived, social and emotional side.Support Gary's Wealth Tax Campaign Here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm4gs9Nl1L6eqWbUydjO00Want to see the stand-up side of all this?Find my live comedy and storytelling here:https://www.youtube.com/@mrbarryfernsTo learn more about my comedy club, Angel Comedy, and buy tickets for shows head here: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/

Why Traitors and Billionaires Always Look Like Geniuses - Barry's Economics

Barry's Economics