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Capitalist Realism and Crisis
- Capitalism's pervasiveness makes imagining alternatives difficult, especially regarding crises like ecological collapse.
- This "capitalist realism" is fueled by a sense of inevitability, where our demise seems more likely than capitalism's end.
Children of Men and Control
- In the film Children of Men, dystopian rule emerges after infertility, mirroring increased control post-9/11.
- This reflects how measures, once implemented, become difficult to reverse, similar to capitalism's grip.
Capitalism's Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
- Capitalism thrives by presenting itself as the only viable system, creating a sense of no alternative.
- This "capitalist realism" is reinforced by its deceptive nature, masking its reliance on state power.