David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist Chronicles Politics In Motion Live #1: From the Labor Theory of Value to Homelessness. Q&A with David Harvey and Miguel Robles-Durán.
Jan 19, 2024
Miguel Robles-Durán, a professor and advocate for anti-capitalist discourse, joins David Harvey for an insightful conversation. They dive into the origins of their project 'Politics in Motion' and explore the complex relationships between capitalism, slavery, and urban development. Harvey and Robles-Durán tackle the urgent issue of homelessness in NYC, critiquing how neoliberal policies exacerbate the crisis. They also discuss Marx's theory on the falling rate of profit, highlighting its relevance in today's capitalist dynamics. Tune in for a thought-provoking dialogue!
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Purpose of Politics in Motion
- Politics in Motion was created to consolidate anti-capitalist work across disciplines and international perspectives.
- The platform aims to foster diverse anti-capitalist discourse beyond U.S.-centric politics.
Marx on Slavery and Capitalism
- Marx analyzed capitalism focusing on wage labor, excluding slavery to clarify capitalism's pure dynamics.
- Slavery influenced capitalism's history but isn't foundational for understanding capitalist crises today.
Critique of Market Urbanism
- Market-driven urbanist movements like Strong Towns overlook capitalism's fundamental role in shaping cities.
- Urbanization directly reflects capitalist dynamics, so reforms must address capitalism itself to be transformative.
