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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Meet the Ghost of Philosophy Present: A Journey Through Life's Big Questions

    Meet the Ghost of Philosophy Present: A Journey Through Life's Big Questions

    By Caroline Black

    The third part of the "Philosophy Carol" series in which you meet the Ghost of Philosophy Present, coming along for a random and musical ride. You see how philosophy currently works in the world.