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  • Pooping At Work: Marx and Us

    Pooping At Work: Marx and Us

    By Caroline Black

    In which we discuss Karl Marx's criticisms of capitalism, us, the Labor Theory of Value, and freedom. With bonus thought experiment.

  • Image of an elementary classroom with one kid raising their hand, Karl Marx's face imposed over the body. Reads: Bloomberg Opinion: Why don't workers get the full benefit of rising productivity? No one has good answers.

    Think Capitalism Is Your Bestie? Ask Karl!

    By Caroline Black

    In which we discuss Karl Marx's anti-capitalist roots, delving into the history of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century and relating these critiques to our current situation as society in late stage capitalism.

  • Constructive Discussion on Social Constructs

    Constructive Discussion on Social Constructs

    By Caroline Black

    In which we discuss the philosophical concept of the social construct. What is a social construct and what makes something a social construct?

  • A meme with the text: What is the strangest thing you've done for cash? Work 40+ hours a week.

    Alienatin' 9 to 5 with Marx

    By Caroline Black

    In which we discuss Karl Marx's theories of alienation of labor and wage slavery in our contemporary context.

  • Beyond Capitalist Realism: The need for a Philosophy of Life

    Beyond Capitalist Realism: The need for a Philosophy of Life

    By Sarthak Dhole

    Explore Mark Fisher's critique of capitalism, focusing on his concept of capitalist realism—the idea that it's easier to imagine global catastrophe than an alternative to capitalism. Tied to Slavoj Žižek's notion of surplus-enjoyment, Fisher argues that capitalism traps us in cycles of unfulfilling desire. While this may seem bleak, I offer ways to navigate capitalism's demands without falling into exploitation, emphasizing the importance of a personal philosophy of life for resisting distractions and finding meaning. For more, subscribe to our Memesletter for digestible philosophical insights.
  • Marx only wants your company

    Marx only wants your company

    By Markus Uehleke

    Markets, Marx and the myth of the Middle Class