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The Origins of Capitalism and the Planetary Crisis
This chapter explores the historical events and factors that led to the rise of capitalism and its connection to the current socio-ecological crisis. It discusses the role of imperialism, slavery, and the exploitation of humans and nature in shaping today's world order. The chapter also emphasizes the entanglement of class, capital, sexism, racism, and the exploitation of unpaid work within the framework of capitalism.