Modernity vs. Capital
The discussion delves into the tension between modernity and capital, highlighting Veblen's view that commerce can both enhance and impede industrial expansion. The conversation contrasts right and left accelerationist perspectives, with one prioritizing capital at the expense of modernity and the other advocating for modernity against capital. The implications of unchecked commercial interests on technological progress and collective freedom are also explored.In this clip
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