Philosophical Dictionary

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

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.

A quote card about someone who asks for nothing but your company, then a stick figure demanding a factory. We explain the meme, then what Marx actually meant by owning the means of production, why your toothbrush was never at risk, and what he thought of worker co-ops. So would Marx really want your company?