I often find here very intelligent people who terribly stumble on the theme of Socialism. The key reason is complete misunderstanding of the Socialism itself. The centralized (capitalist) matrix has always used deceit and false terminology to kill any notion of a more humane society. Therefore, before anyone start to talk on socialism, he/she should first know what socialism really is, and what it is not.
Clearing up terminology is just a first step towards the more important question — how to transform society into a humane one? On that question I can offer an extensive theory which explains why is it important not only to destroy centralized capitalist matrix, but any centralized matrix. From January 3rd 2009, we have a perfect tool to do it, but let's start with a first step…
Professor Richard D. Wolff explains in 50 minutes what Socialism is NOT. Part One: Origin of American fear of Socialism, Communism and Marxism.
Duration: 49:45
Professor Richard D. Wolff explains Socialism. Part Two: The Past, Present and possible future of America.
Duration: 1:10:51
About Richard D. Wolff
Richard D. Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he taught economics from 1973 to 2008. He is currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University, New York City.
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Prof. Richard D. Wolff presentation
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