

Surplus Value
25 snips Sep 2, 2023
Unpacking Marx's concept of surplus value and its role in capitalist society, including its relationship to profit. Examining the disparity between labor value and wages, as well as the exploitation of workers in various sectors. Discussing the lack of customer service and exploitation of workers by companies like Spectrum and Netflix. Exploring the significance of surplus value in capitalism and its translation into profit. Analyzing scenes from a film and discussing mental production. Discussing the limitations of Marx's theory and the idea that for a theory to be valid, it should include a place for the theorist themselves.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Labor Theory of Value and Surplus Value
04:48 • 15min
The Disproportionate Value of Labor and Wages
19:52 • 14min
Lack of Customer Service and Exploitation of Workers
33:47 • 3min
Exploring Surplus Value and its Relationship to Capitalism
37:04 • 18min
Marx's Theory and its Limitations
55:25 • 8min
Analyzing Scenes from a Film and Discussing Mental Production
01:03:05 • 2min
Theorist's Existence in Valid Theory
01:04:55 • 14min