21min chapter

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Jason Read, "The Double Shift: Spinoza and Marx on the Politics of Work" (Verso, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

CHAPTER

Critique of Modern Political Campaigns and Impact of Work Relations on Politics

The chapter critiques modern political campaigns as resembling advertising campaigns for commodities, highlighting how scripted speeches detract from authentic engagement. It discusses the evolving impact of work relations on politics, examining the effects of creative expression in political discourse and the intertwined relationship between economic shifts and political landscapes. The conversation also explores concepts like the attenuation of class struggle, negative solidarity, and the impact of COVID-19 on workers' perceptions and attitudes towards solidarity.

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