Posts by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
(DIR) Post #ANmQA4X5UZ9iPvdmMq by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-08-07T01:52:28Z
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Marx finally concludes chapter six of Value, Price and Profit with an investigation into market and natural prices of commodities, and establishes that, on average, as the stochastic processes of supply and demand oscillate, commodities are sold *at their values*. From this it follows that capitalist *profits* absolutely *cannot derive* from a *surcharging* of a commodity's value, but instead derive from the commodity's value *itself*.#socialism #communism #marxism
(DIR) Post #ANmQA5R68JxVDdqVfc by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-08-07T03:12:13Z
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Having established the nature of value of commodities in chapter six, Marx turns, in chapter seven (titled "Labouring-Power"), to analyzing a specific commodity: that of labour-power. In particular, he notes the peculiar context in which labour-power exists. Namely, that it is a product of "Original Expropriation" that leaves capitalists with the means of production, and workers with nothing but their labour power.#socialism #communism #marxism
(DIR) Post #ANmQA6Vk8XGiYL1jY8 by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-08-07T03:40:08Z
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At the conclusion of chapter seven, Marx derives the Value of Labouring Power:The value of labour-power, like all commodities, is determined by the quantity of labour necessary to (re)produce it. And that quantity is determined by the value of the necessaries required to "produce, develop, maintain, and perpetuate [it]." It is important to note that this value is *not* a function of "what you bring to the table," but a question of the cost to *replace* you.#socialism #communism #marxism
(DIR) Post #ANmQA7ZKChjBpji6ls by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-08-07T04:21:10Z
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From this understanding, that the value of labouring power derives from the quantity of labour necessary to maintain or reproduce it (and nothing more), comes the understanding of *surplus value*:"The quantity of labour by which the *value* of the workman's labouring-power is limited forms by no means a limit to the quantity of labour which his labouring power is apt to perform."The worker may reproduce his labouring power in 4 hours, but he must keep working.#socialism #communism #marxism
(DIR) Post #ANmQA8gS3h1TI83JWC by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-08-07T04:34:26Z
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Given this understanding of surplus value, Marx makes a short aside in chapter nine, "Value of Labour", and highlights a political feature of capitalism that distinguishes it from previous modes of production. Namely, that the "intervention of a contract" and a paycheck *masks* the nature of this abusive relationship. It makes this relationship *appear* "voluntarily given," rather than compulsory, as under slavery or feudalism.#socialism #communism #marxism
(DIR) Post #ANmQA9lS2acGdvOowy by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-08-07T06:02:06Z
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In chapter eleven ("The different parts into which surplus value is decomposed"), Marx investigates how surplus value, which he labels "profit," may be split between capitalist, banker, and landlord, taking care to note that these three parties are *not* adding value themselves, but taking pieces of value created by labour. He also introduces his concept of "rate of profit," as a ratio between the surplus/profit created, divided by the initial wages advanced.#socialism #communism #marxism
(DIR) Post #ANmQAAoK9OVZt7kd4C by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-08-08T03:44:45Z
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In chapter twelve, "General Relation of Profits, Wages and Prices," Marx makes three important points:1) Wages and Profits are inversely related. The boss's gain is the workers' loss and vice versa.2) The average price of a commodity is *not* impacted by this inverse relation; the price is determined by the social labour fixed in it.3) The average price *is* impacted by the *productive power* employed. More productive means will impart *less social labor*.#socialism #communism #marxism
(DIR) Post #ANmQABqUIppj67ls4u by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-08-10T17:57:51Z
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In chapter thirteen, "main cases of attempts at raising wages or resisting their fall," Marx elaborates on the impacts of an increased productive power of labour, with particular emphasis on *relative wages* and *relative social position*. Several scenarios may occur where nominal wages rise, yet the standard of living has deteriorated.He also addresses inflation's impact on wages and how capitalists seize upon it to defraud the working class.#socialism #communism #marxism #inflation
(DIR) Post #ANmQACuQLgZmOccWqu by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-08-10T18:30:16Z
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In the final chapter 14, "the struggle between capital and labour and its results," Marx notes that labouring power's value is determined both by a physical limit, and a social limit, and that *struggle* informs this social limit.Finally, Marx concludes that struggles around wages are fundamentally inadequate and reformist, "applying palliatives, not curing the malady," and that the full struggle should be the *revolutionary* one: abolition of the wages system.#socialism #communism #marxism
(DIR) Post #ANmQBUyQfdJYiD6rCa by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-09-21T04:26:54Z
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"Through counter-intelligence, it should be possible to pin-point potential troublemakers and neutralize them..."
(DIR) Post #ANxzWHcb8tfEW76Usq by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-09-26T09:37:39Z
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https://www.reddit.com/r/StallmanWasRight/comments/xmlmje/anon_knows_programming/I'm in this picture and I don't like it.
(DIR) Post #AO047zM0IWOQzvUqmG by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-09-27T19:32:11Z
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@DeveloperMemes I'm in this picture and I think I like it.
(DIR) Post #AO0qgMfCw0l6wAw7km by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-09-28T05:02:46Z
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@DeveloperMemes LINQ is the best thing to happen to programming since sliced bread CHANGE MY MIND
(DIR) Post #AO1pK3OJhnWhowLyN6 by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-09-27T05:02:46Z
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Did I miss a memo or something? I've been to two different Taco Bells tonight looking for a bite to eat. The first had lights on, staff inside, but wasn't taking any orders. Just ghosted me for a solid five minutes. (They close at 0100 and it was 2330). The second, I sat in a long-ass drive-thru lane for half a fuckin' hour, only for the guy on the mic to tell me they were only processing gig orders like DoorDash or Uber Eats. Now I'm waiting in line at a McDonalds.Seriously WTF?#DoorDash #TacoBell #atx
(DIR) Post #AO1pK4HcOBlKaSE8ZM by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-09-28T03:43:44Z
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@AgreeableLandscape not the best, not the worst :P definitely cheaper and faster than Taco Bell though. But not much better nutrition-wise. 55g of carbs is well over my meal limit as a diabetic. Though of course, Taco Bell ain't exactly good for a diabetic either XD#TacoBell #diabetic #diabetes #CupNoodles #dinner
(DIR) Post #AO1pK5ESrOplWxl8IC by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-09-28T04:14:58Z
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@AgreeableLandscape I almost wonder if setting up a Poor People's Kitchen, with healthy and tasty meals, could be a revolutionary act in such a context.
(DIR) Post #AO3pmDuAb76QqwbXrk by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-09-28T01:41:06Z
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Just the New York Times doing what it does best: Inventing Reality. Good news out of Cuba with the passing of its Family Code? Minimized. Downplayed. Only mentioning same-sex marriage and none of the other sweeping changes that place Cuba at the forefront of the world.Bad news out of Cuba from Hurricane Ian? Play it up. Be sure to mention deaths and that power is "still out" "hours" later.#Cuba #nytimes #NewYorkTimes #InventingReality #uspol #socialism #communism #Ian #Hurricane #Parenti
(DIR) Post #AO3pmGP5J91IbP5GKW by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-09-28T01:43:40Z
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And the email newsletter headline.#Cuba #nytimes #NewYorkTimes #InventingReality #uspol #socialism #communism #Ian #Hurricane #Parenti
(DIR) Post #AO3pmMA3tuZISY6LkO by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-09-28T21:29:31Z
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But if it happens in America... this is the headline we get :) No mention of the million+ folks without power. Certainly not pontificating about "entire X being without power."https://poweroutage.us/area/state/floridaNow, it's not like losing power is unexpected in a hurricane. But it's remarkable how reliably the NYT adjusts its coverage depending on the political orientation of the affected party.#Cuba #nytimes #NewYorkTimes #InventingReality #uspol #socialism #communism #Ian #Hurricane #Parenti #Florida
(DIR) Post #AOEkHpvz6ucKDbIXI0 by aspensmonster@mastodon.technology
2022-10-04T07:16:44Z
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@padrepecado how does one say "you're god damn right, kid" in Spanish? 'Cause... You're god damn right, kid.