Dolack provides an introduction to, and a commentary on, a recently published book by Samir Amin entitled The Implosion of Contemporary Capitalism.
Based on this I have just purchased the book because it explicates theses with which I very much agree: it is imperative for our survival that capitalism must be overturned, that capitalist enterprises must be brought under democratic ownership and control, and that this must be done at a global level uniting all workers in this common project for their common survival. Time is fast disappearing when this sort of transformation is even possible. I already think it is improbable, that is, that this type of transformation is not likely to happen. What is more probable is the devolution of capitalism into a hideous dystopia and ultimately humans will disappear from the Earth. But, one thing is certain: if we do nothing then the latter development is certain.
There is no guarantee as to what will succeed capitalism. We can sit back and let history unfold, continuing to cede the initiative to elites who have imposed austerity on the world and can only offer ever more harsh and repressive policies while consuming the Earth’s resources until nothing is left. Or we can collectively work together to create a humane, democratic future by overturning capitalism. If we don’t accomplish the latter, we will surely find ourselves in the hell of the former.But, before humanity can muster sufficient audacity to make transformation happen, people will need to be informed. Thus, it is on the battlefield of ideas that this struggle will need to be waged first until we have sufficient people resources to bring about the final transformation. Systemic Disorder is another website devoted to this battle.
