@tante As I read @pluralistic, his goal is not to overcome capitalism but to reform it into a more "ethical, good version of capitalism". If one, however, actually fights to overcome capitalism there are significant differences between these struggles. To recognize that does not mean he wont' be an ally on the way but it also does not require calling him more than he is: A very smart writer who entertainingly hates of some symptoms of capitalism without questioning it fundamentally.
Malte Engeler
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The #RevLeftRadio podcast did an episode on "technofeudalism".The #RevLeftRadio podcast did an episode on "technofeudalism". '
With great respect to those argueing that capitalism has changed into something qualitatively new and with care and detail they explain how cloud- or platform-capitalism is (as of now) still a continuation of capitalism.
And there is great practical value for us in the progressive digital policy movement to have a clear understanding of what we are up against (and what is mere rhetorical fluff).