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The Communism Paradox: Why A Classless Society is Impossible Even in a Post-Scarcity World

Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

CHAPTER

The Viability of Communism: A Critical Examination

This chapter explores the complexities and challenges of communism, particularly its dependence on achieving a classless and post-scarcity society. It contrasts communism with hyper-capitalism, examining motivations for production and the impact of individual relationships on communal living. The discussion ultimately argues that communism is unsustainable on a larger scale due to inherent human tendencies and cultural conflicts.

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