That last sentence- "We've continued on in a "consumption fantasy", that we actually need to produce more and consume more even though we're in surplus"- absolutely nails it! When will people finally realize that, thanks to technology and efficiency gains, production levels already meet or greatly exceed our needs.
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That last sentence- "We've continued on in a "consumption fantasy", that we actually need to produce more and consume more even though we're in surplus"- absolutely nails it! When will people finally realize that, thanks to technology and efficiency gains, production levels already meet or greatly exceed our needs.
Thanks for the video, great find!
By Rupert, at 3:18 PM
spoken like a true marxist. please stay out of the US, chief.
By tatum, at 12:55 PM
What fool would want to go there?
By Jack Saturday, at 2:38 PM
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