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Designing the Revolution

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Challenging Capitalist Realism and Proposing a Revolutionary Shift

The chapter discusses the concept of capitalist realism and left defeatism, emphasizing the belief that capitalism is surmountable and not an insurmountable force. It contrasts capitalist realism with the notion of revolutionary realism, proposing a shift in perspective towards challenging the prevailing capitalist narrative. The chapter also analyzes the impact of the climate crisis on capitalism and explores the need for a proactive revolutionary shift towards state control of the economy as a potential replacement for capitalism.

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