Consequences of Capitalism by Noam Chomsky

More importantly, we see how we overcome these divisions. In making these linkages we see how the current hegemony keep social justice movements divided and marginalized. Consequences of Capitalism make the deep, often unseen connections between common sense and power. Is our “common sense” understanding of the world a reflection of the ruling class’s demands of the larger society? If we are to challenge the capitalist structures that now threaten all life on the planet, Chomsky and Waterstone forcefully argue that we must look closely at the everyday tools we use to interpret the world.

The outcome of those contests is uncertain everything depends on the actions that people take into their own hands.' -From the Afterword ChatGPT, which is dominating social media, is an AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI. It is transforming every walk of life and raising in the process major ethical concerns for society and the future of humanity. Contests for controlling the narratives around the meaning of this pandemic will be the terrain of struggle for either a new, more humane common sense and society or a return to the status quo ante. Artificial intelligence (AI) is sweeping the world. It represents both a crisis and an opportunity. And, most importantly, we see how we can fight to overcome these divisions.'Covid-19 has revealed glaring failures and monstrous brutalities in the current capitalist system. In making these linkages, we see how the current hegemony keeps social justice movements divided and marginalized. How does politics shape our world, our lives and our perceptions? How much of 'common sense' is actually driven by the ruling classes' 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. Consequences of Capitalism by Noam Chomsky, Marv Waterstone, 2021, Haymarket Books edition, in English. Consequences 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.' '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. And, most importantly, we see how we can fight to overcome these divisions.

An essential primer on capitalism, politics and how the world works, based on the hugely popular undergraduate lecture series 'What is Politics?' Consequences of Capitalism exposes the deep, often unseen connections between neoliberal 'common sense' and structural power.