PPT-Transforming Capitalism Through Real Utopias

Two Foundational Propositions Foundational Proposition of Critical Social Science Many forms of human suffering and many deficits in human flourishing are the result of existing institutions and social structures . What is Capitalism?. Sometimes defined as “the free market” as opposed to the centrally controlled economy of the Socialist states of USSR, Soviet-bloc Eastern Europe, China, Cuba; not by . Graeber. Kritik. -An ideology. -A mindset. -“an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange, characterized by the freedom of capitalists to operate or manage their property for profit in competitive conditions” . “Communicative Capitalism” . and “Affective Networks”. Political Divides. Politics and the press (The public sphere). vs. Politics and television. vs. Politics and the Internets. Messages sent vs. content circulating. By . Aldous. Huxley. 2540 AD?. WHAT WILL THE WORLD BE LIKE IN. Published in 1932. Set in 2540 A.D.. Humans are no longer born, but rather manufactured in a factory. People are created and sorted by rank. How The American Dream led to an Economic Nightmare.  . Aaron . Tanyhill.  . CMC 200: Researching Media and Culture.  . Professor . Gournelos.  . May 6, 13. Literature review. My Literature review is broken up in to Five Sections. Professor Craig Calhoun. Director and President. London School of Economics. Collapse?. Capitalism seems to be surviving a deep and still lingering global crisis. A longer period of depressed growth than the Great Depression. What is a Utopia?. A community or society that possesses highly desirable or nearly perfect qualities. . Characteristics of Utopias:. Ecological. Economic. Political. Religious. Science and Technology. S. Todd. Capitalism vs. Communism. Capitalism. and . communism . are opposing schools of thought in . economics and politics. The central arguments in the communist/capitalist debate are about:. Economic equality . . Socialism, and. . Communism. Capitalism. “It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.” - Smith. 24 January 2017. Dystopian & Apocalyptic Literature. Diddy-. Wah. -Diddy. Read the African folktale, “Diddy-. Wah. -Diddy”. What makes this a “wonderful place to go”?. What is a Utopia?. Turn to your neighbor and list a few characteristics of a utopia!. “Communicative Capitalism” . and “Affective Networks”. Political Divides. Politics and the press (The public sphere). vs. Politics and television. vs. Politics and the Internets. Messages sent vs. content circulating. -A mindset. -“an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange, characterized by the freedom of capitalists to operate or manage their property for profit in competitive conditions” . ELEVATE HUMANITY THROUGH BUSINESS. The Evolution of Capitalism. The landscape of capitalism and business is . shifting. . . Consumers are demanding more than variety and low prices, they are prioritizing . labour. , natural resources, and entrepreneurship are controlled and regulated by private businesses.. In a capitalist economy, the production of all the goods and services is dependent on the demand and supply in the market that is also known as a...