Reimagining the Future: Lessons from the Communist Manifesto

This chapter examines the relevance of the Communist Manifesto in contemporary times of social unrest, emphasizing Marx and Engels' critiques of capitalism. It highlights the need for grassroots democratic control and critiques the idea of merely regulating capitalism, advocating instead for radical change to address human needs. The discussion also explores the limitations of imagining a post-capitalist world, confronting the psychological impacts of capitalism and the challenges of envisioning alternatives to entrenched systems.