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Ep. 76: Libertarian Anti-Capitalism, with Kevin Carson Liberty Chronicles

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One of the biggest drawbacks of thinking in “vulgar libertarian” fashion is that you forget that there were ever alternatives available to people, that the way that we live now or the way we’re used to living is the only way that was ever reasonable or good. The rise of the modern state marks a time in history when authorities began to and continue to control more about people’s lives. The modern state also intrudes on people’s lives in a fashion that is so much greater than before. With that being said, we are still hesitant to look at other society organizational possibilities even though the modern state continues to control us more than most would prefer. Kevin Carson joins us to discuss the depths of capitalism and if the possibility for a post-capitalism world exists. 
What is the definition of capitalism? What is the history of the word “capitalism”? Who were the Boston Anarchists? What is “vulgar libertarianism”? Are there alternative social structures that we do not acknowledge because we are stubborn and stuck in our ways? Is post-capitalism occurring?
Further Reading:Center for a Stateless Society website
Mutualist Blog: Free Market Anti-Capitalism, by Kevin Carson
Related Content:Why Not Capitalism?, Free Thoughts Podcast
Why Do Intellectuals Oppose Capitalism?, Free Thoughts Podcast
The Corporation Problem with Gary Chartier, Liberty Chronicles Podcast

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One of the biggest drawbacks of thinking in “vulgar libertarian” fashion is that you forget that there were ever alternatives available to people, that the way that we live now or the way we’re used to living is the only way that was ever reasonable or good. The rise of the modern state marks a time in history when authorities began to and continue to control more about people’s lives. The modern state also intrudes on people’s lives in a fashion that is so much greater than before. With that being said, we are still hesitant to look at other society organizational possibilities even though the modern state continues to control us more than most would prefer. Kevin Carson joins us to discuss the depths of capitalism and if the possibility for a post-capitalism world exists. 
What is the definition of capitalism? What is the history of the word “capitalism”? Who were the Boston Anarchists? What is “vulgar libertarianism”? Are there alternative social structures that we do not acknowledge because we are stubborn and stuck in our ways? Is post-capitalism occurring?
Further Reading:Center for a Stateless Society website
Mutualist Blog: Free Market Anti-Capitalism, by Kevin Carson
Related Content:Why Not Capitalism?, Free Thoughts Podcast
Why Do Intellectuals Oppose Capitalism?, Free Thoughts Podcast
The Corporation Problem with Gary Chartier, Liberty Chronicles Podcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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