The Political Orphanage

The Plunder of the Commons

Sep 13, 2023
Exploring the concept of the commons, its historical significance, and potential in reshaping society. Discussion on state paternalism, devaluation of non-labor work, and the importance of understanding property ownership in relation to commons. Emphasis on preserving social cooperatives as commons and concerns about the dominance of private equity finance.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Plunder of the Commons
03:08 • 8min
3
Understanding the Concept of Commons
11:08 • 5min
4
The Plundered Commons
15:55 • 16min
5
State Paternalism and the Marginalization of Non-Labor Work
31:58 • 11min
6
Right to Rome and Eusifracht Writes: Understanding Property Ownership and Commons
43:27 • 30min
7
Social Cooperatives as Commons and the Domination of Private Equity Finance
01:13:53 • 8min
8
A Conversation on the Commons and Promoting a Bonus Episode
01:22:19 • 3min