He certainly didn't say he supported it, but spoke of it in a way that can only be described as "cushy". The first stat lost was because of his implicit support of the CCP. The reason I give this 3 stars is for two reasons. Only to search the thing and find a source proving me wrong. It must have been dozens of moments he said something and I thought or said aloud, "there's no way that's true". Makes very powerful, nuanced, and shocking critiques. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. And, most importantly, we see how we can fight to overcome these divisions. In making these linkages, we see how the current hegemony keeps social justice movements divided and marginalized. How do politics shape our world, our lives, and our perceptions? How much of “common sense” is actually driven by the ruling class’ needs and interests? And how are we to challenge the capitalist structures that now threaten all life on the planet?Ĭonsequences of Capitalism exposes the deep, often unseen, connections between neoliberal “common sense” and structural power. Everything depends on the actions that people take into their own hands.” - From the afterword It represents both a crisis and an opportunity. “Covid-19 has revealed glaring failures and monstrous brutalities in the current capitalist system. Is there an alternative to capitalism? In this landmark text Chomsky and Waterstone chart a critical map for a more just and sustainable society.
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