Communism 3.0: Corporate Communism | James Lindsay

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Dec 7, 2024

The podcast dives into the evolution of Communism, particularly its new iteration, 'Corporate Communism.' It highlights how this model merges corporate power with state control, impacting individual liberties. Discussions unveil the critiques of sustainable capitalism and educational hierarchies. Listeners will discover the ethical implications of societal emissions and the manipulation of underdeveloped regions. The intersection of ideology and identity politics, as well as the influence of historical Marxist themes, showcases an ongoing struggle for equity in contemporary society.

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Corporate Communism

Corporate communism blends communist political theory with fascist economics.
This creates a tyrannical hybrid intended to be the future for all mankind.

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Communism with American Characteristics

Deng Xiaoping introduced "socialism with Chinese characteristics."
Imagine this as "communism with American characteristics" achieved through corporations.

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Global Citizenship Scam

Global citizenship is a scam to justify a global government.
It focuses on responsibilities, not rights, indicating totalitarian tendencies.

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