Yanus Varoufakis on the Inappropriateness of Seeing Economics as Applied Math

Some great bits of history and social commentary here. Very much concerned about the folly of quantifying economics and and obsession with measuring things. He draws out some of the implications toward the end which include helping capitalism avoid criticism from dominant classes thereby benefiting the capitalists.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptGsHxdhgYo