Bhu Srinivasan researches the intersection of capitalism and technological progress. Instead of thinking about capitalism as a firm, unchanging ideology, he suggests that we should think of it as an operating system -- one that needs upgrades to keep up with innovation, like the impending take-off of drone delivery services. Learn more about the past and future of the free market (and a potential coming identity crisis for the United States' version of capitalism) with this quick, forward-thinking talk.

Bhu Srinivasan: Capitalism isn't an ideology -- it's an operating system

Capitalism isn't an ideology -- it's an operating system

Capitalism, akin to an OS, requires updates to sync with innovation, ensuring progress like the dawn of drone deliveries.

The evolution of property rights, from land boundaries to airspace, underscores capitalism's adaptability as an operating system.

A future where China, a communist state, excels in capitalism poses an identity crisis for the U.S.'s market-driven democracy.