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Capitalism, Commodity, and Pure Excess with Todd McGowan
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Capitalism and the Concept of Excess
This chapter explores the intrinsic relationship between capitalism and the notion of excess, emphasizing the 'commodity form' and its impact on production and consumption. The conversation critiques Marx's surplus value theory by highlighting the significance of psychic surplus and the paradox of value in commodities amid poverty.
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