Tag: Capitalism
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Capital is Not Autistic
In the intricate dance of societal structures, the nature of capital and the condition of autism present a compelling contrast, both in their levels of abstraction and their impact on the world. To understand these differences fully, we must delve into the nature of each—capital as a force of systemic abstraction and autism as a…
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Capitalism Unimagined
The concept we’re describing touches on the cyclical nature of capitalism, where rules and regulations—designed to maintain fairness and accountability—are often subverted by those with capital. The Dance of Loopholes and Capital In capitalist systems, regulations are established to ensure fair competition, protect consumers, and maintain economic stability. However, these rules are frequently navigated by…
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The Box
The box. A cardboard monolith promising connection, a portal to the buzzing electronic superorganism. You tear through it, a ritual sacrifice to the gods of planned obsolescence. You rip it open, a flurry of plastic and wires. The device itself, sleek, seductive, a chrome phallus whispering of power and control. But inside, a hollowness. No…
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Hyper Commodified Cocaine Capitalism
It was late in the day, the kind of slow burn when the sun’s last embers are dragged across the sky, and I could almost taste the madness seeping from the cracks in the streets. A fleeting vision crossed my mind: the corporate vultures circling the airwaves, their silver tongues sharp as needles, as they…
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Why Nothing Works
Capitalism is an economic system that is primarily driven by profit motives and market competition. While capitalism has been successful in creating wealth and driving economic growth, it also has its downsides. One of the most significant criticisms of capitalism is that it creates solutions for non-existent problems or even exacerbates existing problems. Here are…
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Capitalism as Dumb AI
Capitalism. A roach motel of an economic system, wired with the glitching logic of a lobotomized AI. It lures you in with flickering neon signs of “growth” and “profit,” promising a utopia built on infinite consumption. But the roach motel only has one exit: a bottomless pit of inequality. The invisible hand of the market?…