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The Self Is Dead – Alienation And Nihilism In Rick And Morty, Lucas Miranda
The Self Is Dead – Alienation And Nihilism In Rick And Morty, Lucas Miranda
Class, Race and Corporate Power
Drawing upon Erich Fromm’s psychoanalytical-diagnosis of man in capitalism, this essay reflects upon some of the most political and philosophical themes of Cartoon Network’s adult animated sitcom Rick and Morty. It focuses mainly in juxtaposing the nihilism and the alienation of the characters Rick and Jerry, respectively. Discussing the loss of agency due to the illusions and repressions of contemporary society, the essay concludes that capitalism benefits from both Jerry and Rick’s self-destructive worldviews.
Rediscovering The Future: What We Need From Star Trek: Discovery (Part One), Bryant W. Sculos
Rediscovering The Future: What We Need From Star Trek: Discovery (Part One), Bryant W. Sculos
Class, Race and Corporate Power
In this first of two essays on CBS's Star Trek: Discovery, this essay describes what we should want from this newest contribution to the Star Trek universe. The essay argues that Discovery should takes sides on important contemporary politics issues, in the tradition of the best of previous Star Trek shows and films. Specifically, Discovery needs: 1. a complex treatment of identity politics, 2. a critical presentation of internal cultural diversity and imperialism, and 3. a more nuanced and specific vision of the political economy of the Federation.
Assertion And Repetition: A Review Of Gareth Stedman Jones, "Karl Marx: Greatness And Illusion” (Harvard University Press, 2016), Daniel Skidmore-Hess
Assertion And Repetition: A Review Of Gareth Stedman Jones, "Karl Marx: Greatness And Illusion” (Harvard University Press, 2016), Daniel Skidmore-Hess
Class, Race and Corporate Power
A review of Gareth Stedman Jones, "Karl Marx: Greatness and Illusion” published by Harvard University Press, 2016.
Who’S Afraid Of ‘Toxic Masculinity’?, Bryant W. Sculos
Who’S Afraid Of ‘Toxic Masculinity’?, Bryant W. Sculos
Class, Race and Corporate Power
Part autoethnography, part critique, this essay details the author's personal experience with the far-right media world and explores the universal opposition to "toxic masculinity" from the Left and the Right. The Left opposes the substance of toxic masculinity for the harms it creates in society. The Right fears toxic masculinity as a concept, because it is a threat to their identities and broader ideological acceptance of capitalism.
Corporate Profits And The Assault On Democracy: A Review Essay, Ronald W. Cox
Corporate Profits And The Assault On Democracy: A Review Essay, Ronald W. Cox
Class, Race and Corporate Power
A critical review discussing Global Capitalism and the Crisis of Democracy by Jerry Harris (Clarity Press, 2016), The One Percent Solution by Gordon Lafer (Cornell University Press, 2017), Democracy in Chains by Nancy MacLean (Viking, 2017), The Long Depression by Michael Roberts (Haymarket Books, 2016), and Global Capitalism and the Crisis of Humanity by William Robinson (Cambridge University Press, 2014).
Review: "Building Global Labor Solidarity In A Time Of Accelerating Globalization" Edited By Kim Scipes., G. Nelson Bass Iii
Review: "Building Global Labor Solidarity In A Time Of Accelerating Globalization" Edited By Kim Scipes., G. Nelson Bass Iii
Class, Race and Corporate Power
A review of Building Global Labor Solidarity in a Time of Accelerating Globalization edited by Kim Scipes (2016).
Review: "Negotiating International Water Rights: Resource Conflict In Turkey, Syria And Iraq" By Müşerref Yetim, Louis Proyect
Review: "Negotiating International Water Rights: Resource Conflict In Turkey, Syria And Iraq" By Müşerref Yetim, Louis Proyect
Class, Race and Corporate Power
A review of Negotiating International Water Rights: Resource Conflict in Turkey, Syria and Iraq by Müşerref Yetim (2016).
Screen Savior: How Black Mirror Reflects The Present More Than The Future, Bryant W. Sculos
Screen Savior: How Black Mirror Reflects The Present More Than The Future, Bryant W. Sculos
Class, Race and Corporate Power
Despite the media treatment of Black Mirror as a dystopian series dealing with the (near) future, this essay explores season three of Charlie Brooker's immensely successful Channel 4-turned-Netflix series in order to show how the central themes of the series are actually more concerned with the present than they are with the future. The present that is reflected is, to put it mildly, not very pretty, but it offers the necessarily dark vision of the current conjuncture that we need if we are to fully appreciate where our present tendencies are leading us.
Addressing Seriously The Environmental Crisis: A Bold, “Outside Of The Box” Suggestion For Addressing Climate Change And Other Forms Of Environmental Destruction, Kim Scipes
Class, Race and Corporate Power
Recognizing the severity of the environmental crisis facing humans across the planet, while focusing on the United States, this paper proposes a program that addresses the environmental crisis while providing for economic security for all Americans. It revolves around a drastic reduction of production, and a corresponding limiting of work by each person. It develops and put forth principles that any alternative program must advance, and specifically discusses the rationale for the program presented. In short, while not sure this program would ever be adopted, nonetheless, it is advanced to stimulate further thinking as to how human beings across the …
"Most Of The World Is Just Collapsing In Laughter” On Claims That Russia Intervened In The Us Election: An Interview With Noam Chomsky, David N. Gibbs
"Most Of The World Is Just Collapsing In Laughter” On Claims That Russia Intervened In The Us Election: An Interview With Noam Chomsky, David N. Gibbs
Class, Race and Corporate Power
An interview with Noam Chomsky which took place at the University of Arizona, before a public audience, on February 2, 2017. The interview was conducted and edited by Dr. David N. Gibbs. Professor Chomsky approved this transcript for publication. The interview is presented in full, with only very slight editing for style.
Interest Groups And U.S. Foreign Policy Towards Cuba: The Restoration Of Capitalism In Cuba And The Changing Interest Group Politics, Canberk Koçak
Interest Groups And U.S. Foreign Policy Towards Cuba: The Restoration Of Capitalism In Cuba And The Changing Interest Group Politics, Canberk Koçak
Class, Race and Corporate Power
The Cuban-American lobby successfully influenced Congress and various presidential administrations from the early 1980s until nearly the end of the century on U.S. foreign policy towards Cuba. Although two major events, the passage of the Trade Sanction Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000, and the Elián González affair of the same year, dramatically reduced the power of this conservative ethnic interest group, its influence continued during the George W. Bush presidency. Despite the lobby’s active role, since 2008 the opposition of several political actors towards the sanctions regime, such as the agribusiness lobby, the administration of Barack Obama, and …