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Ask a Marxist - Part I (w/ Harvey Kaye)

Movies vs. Capitalism

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Debunking the "Greedy Human Nature" Argument

  • Instead of arguing about ideological control when someone claims humans are inherently greedy, ask them about their relationships with friends, partners, or in social groups.
  • Ask if they engage with others purely for exploitation.
  • This makes them realize that human interactions are not solely driven by greed and that human nature is multifaceted and includes things like community and altruism.
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