Where I work (UK), the general feeling is that the union hasn't the power to change anything. Most working people are resentful of anyone who strikes, especially if the strike disrupts their lives in any way. The same people are resentful of immigration. It is very dispiriting trying engage in any kind of political discussion. Mostly they like to talk about cars, gadgets and family. They believe there is 'nothing we can do about it'.
That last section on basic Marxist analysis as a tool for the working class to identify their potentially powerful but currently exploited position in society and reality is great - but such intellectual tools are often out of reach for the majority, due to time constraints, other priorities or an undiverse education or exposure to ideas. New institutions are needed to carve the space for an engaged and empowered electorate to grow in.
That's not how I see it at all. According to capitalism we are commodities - units to be used as and when it sees fit. Which, in turn leads to inhuman conditions, with all the social problems that that creates. Capitalism is leading us by the hand to disaster; through climate change definitely, and, quite possibly, through nuclear war. The hard fact is that we either turn from exploitation, both of the planet and its people, or we die. In other words we have to ditch capitalism.
Where I work (UK), the general feeling is that the union hasn't the power to change anything. Most working people are resentful of anyone who strikes, especially if the strike disrupts their lives in any way. The same people are resentful of immigration. It is very dispiriting trying engage in any kind of political discussion. Mostly they like to talk about cars, gadgets and family. They believe there is 'nothing we can do about it'.
That last section on basic Marxist analysis as a tool for the working class to identify their potentially powerful but currently exploited position in society and reality is great - but such intellectual tools are often out of reach for the majority, due to time constraints, other priorities or an undiverse education or exposure to ideas. New institutions are needed to carve the space for an engaged and empowered electorate to grow in.
Love how articulate and engaging your lecture is 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks Jo. I loved your energy,
excellent Jo Caldwell. I feel energised with ideas to reflect upon.
Marx famously said " I am not a Marxist "
Wow amazingly explained. Thanks
This is so goddamn articulate
Don’t have go to the university to learn Marxism.
Thanks Madam. Love from Bangladesh.
Inspired
This lady is against competition, in other words she prefers a monopoly imposed everywhere. What a brilliant idea
thnx madam
Love it! Thank you for posting this video
That's not how I see it at all. According to capitalism we are commodities - units to be used as and when it sees fit. Which, in turn leads to inhuman conditions, with all the social problems that that creates. Capitalism is leading us by the hand to disaster; through climate change definitely, and, quite possibly, through nuclear war. The hard fact is that we either turn from exploitation, both of the planet and its people, or we die. In other words we have to ditch capitalism.
Again? Great, another 100 million shallow graves.
claude bawls. What does that mean?
redant Was replying to "communism will come".
+claude bawls. Yes, but what does "another 100 million graves" mean?
We're coming