You probably heard the popular phrase "It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism." I use it often but have grown to dislike it. At least in contexts where it can have discouraging effects. I think I want to use a variation of the phrase more often: "It is much more exciting and inspiring to imagine alternatives to capitalism than thinking about reforms to capitalism."
The #RevLeftRadio podcast did an episode about "technofeudalism". ' It is respectful towards those argueing that capitalism has changed into something qualitatively new. But with care and detail they explain how cloud- or platform-capitalism is (as of now) still a continuation of capitalism. And there is great practical value for us in the progressive digital policy movement to have a clear understanding of what we are up against (and what is mere rhetorical fluff).
Rev Left Radio: On Technofeudalism: Rent Seeking in Late Stage Monopoly Capitalism
Alyson and Breht critically engage with the concept of "technofeudalism" from a Marxist (and thus historical materialist) perspective, analyzing it...
Today's episode of #TechWontSaveUs features Liz Pelly and her important book about Spotify ("The Mood Machine"). It is a very timely book and episode giving the recent developments around Spotify and its founder. Knowing the toxic impact of media platforms on our culture, consumption habits and the artists in the world is very important.
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How Spotify Remade the Music Industry w/ Liz Pelly [Replay] - Tech Won’t Save Us
Die Berliner Stadtmission fährt bei diesen Temperaturen ❄️ mit Kältebussen durch die Stadt und hilft frierenden Menschen ohne Wohnung. Einer der Kältebusse wurde gestern Nacht in Brand gesteckt und zerstört, ein danebenstehender beschädgt. Falls ihr einen Euro über habt, ist das sicher ein sinnvoller Einsatz für eine Spende:
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