IDEAS IN MOTION

Listen to the fourth chapter of the book in this episode Chapter 4 The modular architecture of capital Abstract This chapter introduces a modular framework that draws on the intersections between the Marxian theory of capital, critical realism, and the Aristotelian fourfold causation theory. The framework provides an inclusive approach that incorporates elements from these three theories, allowing...

Listen to the third chapter of the book in this episode Chapter 3 Toward a modular conception of capital: A metatheoretical discussion This chapter establishes the metatheoretical foundations for the development of a novel model called the ‘ commonist modular approach ’ to theorizing capital. It emphasizes that capital is not only characterized by ongoing processes but also operates through modula...

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Listen to the second part of the long article, The Well-living Paradigm by S A Hamed Hosseini

Listen to the first part of the long article, The well-living paradigm: reimagining quality of life in our turbulent world By S A Haamed Hosseini This article introduces the concept of ‘well-living’ as a transformative framework for reimagining quality of life in the face of current global socio-ecological challenges. Through a reflexive theoretical meta-analysis, it critically examines mainstream...

Listen to the Epilogue chapter of the he boon in this final episode Epilogue This first edition of our short book remains a work in progress. It is an invitation to engage in a new and hopefully productive dialogue on how to address the challenges of understanding the intricate relationship between value and capital. We believe our proposed approach has also the potential to impact post-capitalist...

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Listen to Chapter 1 Introduction On the Necessity of Liberating Value from Capital At the heart of our intellectual journey in this book lies the profound realization that in order to redefine capital, we must first engage in a transformative discourse that places (redefining) value at its very core. 

Listen to the the audio file of the book's Preface by playing this episode.

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Look at these Israeli soldiers enjoying themselves while destroying the meager property of a poor Palestinian shop owner, remnants of what bombs haven't already obliterated. I now find myself agreeing, ironically enough, with the US representative to the UN Security Council when he stated that "any ceasefire would be at best temporary." He said that to justify the shameful decision of his governme...