

353) Jason Moore: The impossible endless accumulation of capital
Apr 19, 2022
Jason W. Moore, an environmental historian and historical geographer, discusses the origins of the planetary crisis, critiques the concept of the Anthropocene, explores the historical relationship between science, imperialism, and capitalism, examines the origins of capitalism and its connection to the current socio-ecological crisis, advocates for seeing crises and movements as interconnected parts of a broader whole, and shares inspiration for reimagining the future.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Anthropocene: Perspectives and Critiques
05:41 • 11min
The Myth of Value Neutral Science and the Historical Relationship with Imperialism, Capitalism, and Eugenics
16:18 • 4min
The Origins of Capitalism and the Planetary Crisis
19:50 • 24min
Connecting Crises and Movements
43:25 • 7min
Sharing Inspiration and Encouragement for Reimagining the Future
50:53 • 2min