The Birth of Biopolitics

"The Birth of Biopolitics" is a lecture series by philosopher Michel Foucault that explores how modern governments began to manage populations through economic policies and social regulations rather than just laws and punishment. It examines how ideas about economics, such as neoliberalism, influence political strategies to shape individual behavior, societal norms, and public health. Essentially, it's about understanding how power extends beyond traditional authority to subtly govern life itself—people’s choices, lifestyles, and well-being—by creating frameworks that influence everyday decision-making.