No Royal Road - Neo-Feudalism, Or The Fuzzy Edges of Capitalism, part 4

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.  What does Techno Neo-feudalism mean for the future of capitalism? Join us as we critically examine the concept and explore Eugeny Morosov's presentation of it. We'll tackle Durant's observations on new forms of rents and the predatory nature of financial capital, as well as discuss the difference between industrial and financial capital. We'll also delve into the term "productive" labor and how it may be used to disempower the majority of the population.We'll dissect the framework of Techno Neo-feudalism, analyzing how it predicts the end of capitalism and the role of tech firms in its demise. We'll discuss the profit-investment puzzle and how globalization, digitization, and financialization have affected investments. We'll also touch on the Third Worldist view and its adaptation to the current state of affairs. Furthermore, we explore the stagnation of technology and its impact on capitalism, contrasting the views of Mark Fisher, David Graeber, and Tyler Cohen.In this thought-provoking episode, we'll assess the implications of AI in labor-saving, art, and video games, as well as the hidden monopolies of tech capital. We'll also ponder the Marxist approach to capitalism and its potential for both progressive and regressive arguments. So join us for an engaging conversation on Techno Neo-feudalism, AI, and the future of capitalism, as we strive to provide you with elucidating insights and a fresh perspective on the world of finance and technology.Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip  ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetFacebookYou can find the additional streams on Youtube Support the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetYou can find the additional streams on Youtube