Ep. 361: Marx on Machines (Part Two)

Karl Marx's 'Fragment on Machines' delves into the impact of machinery on the capitalist mode of production. It explores how technological advancements affect labor processes, leading to changes in the division of labor and the creation of surplus value. Marx examines the implications of automation for workers' skills and their relationship to the means of production. The fragment foreshadows key themes developed in 'Das Kapital', particularly the analysis of the labor process under capitalism. It provides insights into Marx's evolving understanding of the relationship between technology, labor, and capital.