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Postcapitalist Computing & Currency with Zachary Marlow from the Moneyless Society Podcast

The Blockchain Socialist

CHAPTER

Reflections on Capital and Society

The speakers delve into the concepts of capital, money, and commodities, discussing their role in shaping society and the need to challenge their social relationships. They reflect on the speculation, detachment, and violence inherent in the valuation and trade of commodities and argue for alternative systems of value exchange. The chapter highlights the importance of caring for things and each other, exploring the idea of an access economy and the potential for a high standard of living through resource sharing.

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