Branding in Modern Capitalism

This chapter examines the shift in capitalism towards personal branding and identity, highlighting the commodification of individual personas. Through examples such as Chinese farmers and the pressures on contemporary authors, it explores the nuances of self-exploitation and the complexities of identity in the literary world. The discussion also addresses the intersections of race, media representation, and the evolving challenges faced by storytellers in today's economy.

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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.

The Irish Far Right/Neo-Nazi Movement
Trans Fiction, Trans Sports
The Refugees Fleeing South Africa's "White Genocide"
The Gang Reviews Andor Season 2, Ep. 7-9
Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #16

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Trans Fiction, Trans Sports

https://victoria.monster/

https://thepointmag.com/criticism/entering-history/

The Refugees Fleeing South Africa's "White Genocide"

https://support.iraplegalinfo.org/hc/en-us/articles/360057039031-What-is-the-U-S-refugee-resettlement-process

https://welcome.us/explainers/us-refugee-admissions-program-suspended-until-further-notice-welcome-corps-terminated

https://www.rescue.org/press-release/irc-responds-termination-state-department-grants-refugee-resettlement-program

https://2021-2025.state.gov/refugee-admissions/

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/addressing-egregious-actions-of-the-republic-of-south-africa/

https://www.nytimes.com/article/afrikaner-refugees-trump-south-africa.html