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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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- Capitalism's exploitation of unpaid work from women, nature, and colonies perpetuates inequalities and environmental destruction.
- The popular concept of the Anthropocene obscures capitalism's historical and systemic role in shaping the current crisis.
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Understanding the Origins of Planetary Crisis
The origins of the current planetary crisis can be traced back to the rise of capitalism and its exploitation of nature and human labor. Professor Jason Moore emphasizes that the steam engine and subsequent technologies are not the sole drivers of the crisis, but rather products of a broader system. He highlights the exploitative nature of capitalism and its historical reliance on unpaid work from women, nature, and colonies. The capitalist system, through the concept of cheap nature, devalues and exploits both human and non-human labor, perpetuating inequalities and environmental destruction.
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