Capital's Conditioning: Understanding Exploitation Beyond Earnings

Even well-paid professionals often find their compensation grounded in subsistence levels, highlighting an underlying exploitation within the system. The notion that if companies pay more than they earn from individuals, these employees are potentially misjudging their value underscores a critical aspect of labor exploitation. This pattern extends to athletes in commercial leagues, who, despite earning millions, face significant physical risks and exploitation. As capitalism evolves, the relationship between value and human activity becomes increasingly mediated and abstract, shifting focus from day-to-day survival needs to the broader dynamics of capital. The endurance of capital relies on its ability to continue reproducing the human race, suggesting that any hope for transcending this cycle is contingent upon a deeper understanding of these historical dynamics.