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Marxism
A socio-economic theory critiquing capitalism and proposing alternative societal models.
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Tim Urban sees social justice fundamentalism as a radical adaptation of Marxism, infused with postmodernism, opposing liberal social justice.
Political tribalism in the U.S. is currently stronger than racial tribalism, with political alignment often outweighing racial identity.
Tim Urban argues that technology could fundamentally change our relationship with death, potentially allowing us to repair the human body indefinitely.
The Republican Party's shift from a diverse plurality in the 1960s to a more homogenous group today exemplifies the rise of tribalism in politics.
Urban's 'The Ladder' framework contrasts the primitive mind's survival instincts with the higher mind's rational decision-making.
Steve Keen critiques the reliance on equilibrium models in economics, advocating for dynamic systems modeling instead.
Steve Keen · Steve Keen: Marxism, Capitalism, and Economics
Marx's labor theory of value is critiqued for ignoring the value added by machines, contradicting his own logic.
Steve Keen · Steve Keen: Marxism, Capitalism, and Economics
China's economic model combines centralized political control with entrepreneurial freedom, contrasting with Western capitalism.
Steve Keen · Steve Keen: Marxism, Capitalism, and Economics
The Great Moderation was a misinterpretation, as credit cycles significantly impact aggregate demand.
Steve Keen · Steve Keen: Marxism, Capitalism, and Economics
Climate change models often overlook critical factors like precipitation, leading to flawed economic predictions.
Steve Keen · Steve Keen: Marxism, Capitalism, and Economics
Douglas Murray argues that Western civilization's self-criticism is a unique strength, allowing moral progress like the civil rights movement.
Douglas Murray · Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West
Murray claims that attributing black underachievement solely to racism ignores factors like family structure and personal decisions.
Douglas Murray · Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West
Voices on Marxism
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