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Step into ’The Modern Maze,’ a collective exploration of the challenges our society and Earth face today. Together, we delve into the origins of our global dilemmas, asking ourselves if changing our existing systems is enough for true change or if a deeper transformation within us all is needed. Let’s forge a path towards an ecologically sustainable and socially equitable world for everyone, one conversation at a time.
#3: The Birth of Capitalism Part 1 - Enclosures and the Theft of the Commons
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10 months ago
#3: The Birth of Capitalism Part 1 - Enclosures and the Theft of the Commons
A question that I asked myself often but never knew the answer to was, "How did our economic structures emerge? Was it by accident, by design or a natural evolution of trades and markets?" I finally began getting the answers I was seeking when I read the book "Less is More" by Dr Jason Hickel, which revealed the history of capitalism and its not-so-gentle rise from the collapse of feudalism.
In this episode, we will embark on a journey through the birth of capitalism, guided by this book and its concepts.
Unlike the seamless transition taught in history classes, capitalism's emergence was anything but natural, marked by a violent reshaping of societal norms and an aggressive enclosure of commons. As we delve into the historical struggles for land and autonomy, we uncover the dismantling of a communal society's ideals, setting the stage for the emergence of capitalist structures that prioritise profit at the expense of communal well-being.
Let's peel back the layers of our economic foundation and invite a reflection on the implications of capitalism's deep-seated ideologies that continue to shape our world.
References:
Less is More by Jason Hickel
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