The political design of societies hinges on the management of surplus, determining who controls and benefits from it. Historical systems, from slavery to capitalism, exhibit similar structures of power and inequality. Genuine political freedom requires a rethinking of surplus allocation, advocating for cooperative ownership and decentralized authority to empower workers.
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Rethinking Surplus, Work, and Power: Why Our Economic Systems Look the Way They Do
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The Quiet Replacement: How Governments Are Being Designed Out of Power
Something is misaligned. Across multiple regions, energy systems show strain, food supply chains remain fragile, and legislative processes stall without resolution. These conditions are often attributed to political inefficiency or short-term governance failure. However, when considered collectively, they suggest a structural shift rather than a series of isolated problems. The question is not whether governments …
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HSBC: From Opium to Cartels – The Shadow History of Global Finance
When we think of global banks today, we imagine polished skyscrapers, high-tech trading floors, and (brand) slogans about “the world’s local bank.” But behind the polished PR lies a story stretching back centuries; one rooted not in innovation, but in narcotics, weapons, and empire. HSBC was built on opium profits and still profits from cartel [...] More