Wealth Inequality and Capitalism's Failures

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This chapter examines the widening wealth gap and critiques capitalism's inability to improve living standards for the majority. It discusses the historical context of neoliberalism and its potential contribution to inequality, while exploring alternative economic systems like socialism. The conversation also reflects on the paradox of contemporary economic critiques, highlighting the discontent of the working class and its implications for populist movements.

Alright, you've been asking for it, and here it is... Adrian Johnston is back talking about his new book INFINITE GREED: THE INHUMAN SELFISHNESS OF CAPITAL.

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Adrian says, “The capitalist socioeconomic system in its entirety thus resembles a person who shoves his own head up his own ass precisely in order to eat his own shit, or a snake that swallows its own tail specifically so as to consume its own feces.”

That’s right, we’re talking Marxian enjoyment as it corresponds to Lacanian pleasure, and Marxian enrichment as it corresponds to Lacanian enjoyment.

We all know by now that Marx created the symptom, but did he also create the Drive? Is selfishness essential to capitalism? Why did Marxism move away from economism? Are we technofeudal, neo-feudal, or post-capital? Where the hell are we? Find out as we go down the toilet with Adrian.

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