Jennifer Nicol Victor

Jennifer Nicol Victor, a political science professor, dives into the roots of Marxism and its current political implications. She explains Marx’s critiques of capitalism and the concept of labor exploitation. The discussion reveals how Marxism transitioned from theory to a revolutionary movement inspiring global uprisings. Victor highlights how the term has evolved into a political weapon, evoking fear and fostering partisanship in modern discourse. She posits that Marx would be astonished to see his ideas used in such a contentious manner rather than for genuine debate.