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Why Capitalism Cannot Be Redeemed
I’m reminded of the words of sci-fi author Ursula K. Le Guin: “We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right of kings.” Of course, it was also noted by philosophers Fredric Jameson and Slavoj Žižek that “It’s easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism.” Such a statement displays the narrative wei
... See morefrom The Future Thinker’s Dilemma by TFSX
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Capitalism is not simply a system of market exchange - it is a system that measures and reduces the value of Life including human labour, living ecosystems, relationships and life-force.
from Post Capitalism and the Five Elements Mandala by Stephen Reid
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- But can we hope for the right thing to happen when the capitalist addiction to relentless growth and prioritisation of profit over anything else remains the dominant force in our world?
from How Too Much Information Can Make Us Stupid and Miserable
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