Capitalism

This board explores criticisms and characterizations of modern capitalism. For a more focused survey on social class, check out our boards on "Social Class," and for a look at capitalist economic development, check out our board on "Urban Society & Development."
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"Capitalism cannot reform itself; it is doomed to self destruction. No universal selfishness can bring social good to all." ~ W.E.B. Du Bois, 1961
Capitalism began in England around the 16th century. They immediately went on to colonize half the planet in search of new markets, committed multiple genocides, traded slaves, and engaged in constant war. In school we learn about how communism is evil because of a famine. ~ @existentialcoms
Marx always made the point that work--labour--is good, it's fulfilling, it has been a natural drive of humanity forever. What's degrading about work today is the social relations that sustain it (wage labour and the extraction of surplus value). Labour itself is not degrading. ~ @JoshuaYJackson

Capitalism: The Tweets

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