Aaron Benanav’s Automation and the Future of Work, is, first and foremost, a whirlwind of a treatise. In a mere 99 pages (excluding preface), the author traces a line from the utopian ideals of Sir Thomas More through the socialist movements of the middle to late 19th century through the universal basic income (UBI) evangelists […]
As one of the current darlings of MAGA’s upper echelons, my first impulse when I saw El Pais‘s interview with Curtis Yarvin was to immediately discount it as either a superficial piece of ego stroking or an extended game of cat and mouse where the mouse constantly hid behind thick panels of grandstanding and ad […]
“To Protect and Serve” is the slogan of police forces across the country, but it is merely a slogan, a tagline put on cars to identify the brand. It’s ultimately hollow and in few ways reflects the actual role police play in society. A better slogan, in my opinion, is the one seen on patrol […]
I always find it amusing when capitalism apologists try to demonstrate their rhetorical maturity by acknowledging the anxieties of those (particularly younger people) who are “warm to socialism”. They make remarks such as those made by New York Post columnist Rikki Schlott: “. . . I also am sympathetic to my peers who came of […]
The so-called opioid crisis (or epidemic, depending upon who you ask) has been a news story for many years now, although its roots go back much further than the political and media attention. Beth Macy’s 2018 book Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America traces the origins of this national catastrophe as […]
The reflection on Sarah Kendzior’s “They Knew” explores conspiracy theories as responses to societal deterioration, emphasizing the challenges of discerning truth amidst widespread misinformation, particularly during the pandemic.
Nostalgia for late 20th century shopping in today’s online convenience driven marketplace. Contrasting past experience with present-day transactional commerce.
A snapshot illustrating how mixed emotions are tied to poignant experiences in parenthood, emphasizing acceptance and the ultimate beauty of life’s transitions.
The global Left faces significant challenges as it grapples with recent political realities marked by Trump’s resurgence in the U.S. The Democratic Party struggles to resonate with disillusioned voters, risking further rightward shifts.
Trump’s 2024 victory highlights the global Left’s decline, revealing deeper societal issues in U.S. politics that Democrats must address urgently.
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