David McWilliams, an influential economist from Dublin, reveals the cultural influences that molded his thinking and career. As a teenager, George Orwell's 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' enraptured him with its allegorical storytelling. McWilliams also delved into the magic realism of Gabriel García Márquez, immersing himself in a vibrant, post-colonial Latin American world. Contrary to the punk rock trends, McWilliams secretly embraced disco, particularly Donna Summer's iconic song 'I Feel Love'. In the realms of literature, Malcolm Gladwell's pop psychology writings sparked his fascination, while Ja ... clique aqui para ler mais.