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Postcapitalism

A Guide to Our Future

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Postcapitalism

By: Paul Mason
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Over the past two centuries or so, capitalism has undergone profound changes - economic cycles that veer from boom to bust - from which it has always emerged transformed and strengthened. Surveying this turbulent history, Paul Mason's Postcapitalism argues that we are on the brink of a change so big and so profound that this time capitalism itself, the immensely complex system within which entire societies function, will mutate into something wholly new.

At the heart of this change is information technology, a revolution that is driven by capitalism but, with its tendency to push the value of much of what we make toward zero, has the potential to destroy an economy based on markets, wages, and private ownership. Almost unnoticed in the niches and hollows of the market system, swaths of economic life are beginning to move to a different rhythm. Vast numbers of people are changing how they behave and live, in ways contrary to the current system of state-backed corporate capitalism. And as the terrain changes, new paths open.

In this bold and prophetic book, Mason shows how, from the ashes of the crisis, we have the chance to create a more socially just and sustainable economy. Although the dangers ahead are profound, he argues that there is cause for hope. This is the first time in human history in which, equipped with an understanding of what is happening around us, we can predict and shape the future.

©2016 Paul Mason (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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I thought this book was insightful, educational, and thought provocative. I gained understanding of capitalism, Fascism, and plutocracy.

Great book

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This book has educated me significantly with regards to economics and the political structures. I have some new views and better understanding. Engages the mind in critical thought. Narrator was alright, could have been slightly better but no major complaints.

Great Content forces Thought

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very interesting perspective. really liked it until the lay chapter. his analysis is spot on, however his recommendations are too biased towards the green movement. he also seems to discount how far tech will take us to address the problem of global warming. lastly, his trust in government for solutions seems to me a bit overdone, almost as if they are made up of benevolent kings. all that said I do recommend reading this book for all is flaws, it nails the problems we are beginning to face as a society.

interesting until the end

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It's a good book. Filled with great ideas. Part 1 is all number nonsense, but the rest is good.

Very long, but worth it.

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The Economist is a wonderful source of insight about the past and coming few years. But if you're curious about the past and coming 500, this is the best source of insights I've found.

Better than a year of The Economist

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The proposed solutions need more evaluation. I am not sure they will work.

A good description of the problem,,

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Agree or disagree, this book has tremendous research, thought and effort put into it, and may be a key to understanding and surviving our current century.

May be one of the most important books I have read

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Near zero cost good, like computer software, can only be made profitable by state enforced monopolies. Capitalism has functors to allocate scarce resources but what about these almost free resources? Fascinating questions. Will we move to open oligarchy ala China or move to a more egalitarian future? Read this book.

Fascinating glimpse of the future

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This book should be called "the history of capitalism and beyond". It is mostly history. then, when he finally gets to post capitalism his arguments are very weak and far fetched. he finishes with 500 years from now, which he only says once.

misleading title

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there's a decent overview over economic history from a (mostly) Marxian perspective, while also bringing in some other heterodox economic thoughts. In large parts, however, it's mostly the common (correct, but not very new or fruitful) bashing of neoliberalism.
There are some good impulses of thought about potential drivers towards a new economic system, but everything remains very blurry there, and there's no strong reason why this "postcapitalism" might not simply be a new variety of capitalism.
Stressing the transformative importance of networks and infotech is certainly valid, how things might fall into place or what might or can result from this is less clear.
The very determinant voice of the narrator also is not too helpful for deeper clarification - while it's good in order to persuade someone,, the approach should be about presenting causal linkages and clear-cut arguments.
It is an inspiring listen, though; and the point about a middle ground between revolutionary overhaul and adjustment visa bits and pieces can't be repeated often enough.

some good ideas...

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