Karl Marx believed socialism would replace capitalism, and lead to a classless society called communism, agree?
Our Liberal Progressive hero the great Karl Marx believed: that capitalism, like previous socioeconomic systems, would inevitably produce internal tensions which would lead to its destruction. Just as capitalism replaced feudalism, he believed socialism would, in its turn, replace capitalism, and lead to a stateless, classless society called PURE COMMUNISM. This would emerge after a transitional period called the "dictatorship of the proletariat": a period sometimes referred to as the "workers state" or "workers' democracy" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Marx Is Obama's Presidency the "dictatorship of the proletariat" that he prophesied about and if so, how soon will it be before the Socialist Workers paradise is made real here in America? I can't wait! "Yes We Can"
In dystopian fiction, what dystopias from literature, film, or television could be mistaken for utopias? Dystopia: an imaginary place or state in which the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or terror.
The world of Harry Potter.This is a rigidly class-defined world where non-magical people are viewed as quaint, and torturing them to death is seen by the magical world as about the same as torturing animals (worrisome, but not like killing real people). Even within magical culture there are extreme differences between the haves and have-nots with a moneyed class willing and able to support terrorism and a coup d'état based on magical racism.The government of Magical Britain, apparently one of the most powerful magical governments in the world, is horrifyingly corrupt, seemingly even without the magical racism aspect of things.A small group of people with almost medieval laws and culture have the capacity to enslave or destroy the world. They have only a technical school education starting at age 11 or 12, meaning the adults would only understand science, social science, math, statistics, philosophy, non-magical world history, and a myriad of other subjects important to civilization at a level better than middle-schoolers if they studied independently — and this is only if they're Muggle-born. Wizard-born children are apparently home-schooled until they are invited to a school like Hogwarts.Hogwarts, purportedly the best wizarding school in the world, has a culture of bullying that has gone on for generations — and this culture is encouraged and participated in by members of the faculty.They find it perfectly acceptable to have a justice system in which, if you are imprisoned, you are effectively tortured constantly for the entirety of your prison term.But magic exists and they have neat candy.
What do you think of my Lucidian Principle?
if we ever really become that intelligent. then the wisdom to understand and accept death would hopefully come with that intelligence.
Death Note Fans: Do you think Light would have killed his family if necessary?
He didn't wind up having to kill his dad or Sayu but if he had to to save himself, do you think he would have? I know he killed innocent people like Ray Penber but do you think he'd go as far as to kill his family? I thought it was interesting how Light didn't feel guilt after killing Penber. Most protagonists with a "noble" goal would feel guilty in that situation but he didn't. Also, do you think he has some sort of affection for Misa? I also wonder if they ever did anything behind closed doors...like if he used her some more. Or was he too focused on his goal? Was he truly focused on his goal of making a perfect world or was he a control freak who was focused but never really stopped to think about what exactly he was doing to the world? Lol lot of questions just food for thought.
Is there any place in Bangalore surrounded with nature and peace?
These are some of my favorites.Cubbon park : Almost a jungle in a city, you'll find plenty of peace and calm hereLalbagh : The largest botanical garden in Bengaluru, it was the stepping stone to the green city we have today. In British Raj, different exotic trees were brought here by various viceroys and lords; you'll find trees planted back in that era as well as by important figures, like Smt. Indira Gandhi, etc here.Bugle Rock Park : If you're a fan of geology, I'd suggest coming here definitely. There's a very old rock formation wth a tower on top here, surrounded by trees, from where you could see half the city at one time.Ulsoor Lake : Since you mentioned peace and quiet, a nice boat ride here always soothes me upSpecial mention - I'd suggest heading out to Pyramid Valley once. It's on Kanakapura Rd, around 30 km from the city. You can meditate all day long, in serene surroundings, without a care for the world.
Can someone tell me, in simple terms, what socialism is?
socialism is sort of a mid way between free market capitolism and communism. It would be that the gov't may control some means of production and distribution, or they would control the way foundations are run. Sort of like medicade and social security, how we pay, and the gov't have total control of the distribution of it. but that is just one aspect. Its like asking what is capitolism..thre are many aspect.
What is socialism andwhat is its relevance today?
Socialism is basically a form of government that places the needs of society above the individual. It professes to be a system where everyone owns everything but in practice no one owns anything except the government. The basic flaw with it is the lack of incentive for any individual to strive for excellence since distribution is equal regardless of contribution. So, instead of striving for higher efficiency and better yield for effort spent, one would be foolish to work harder than another or is even discouraged from doing so. There are no individual rights nor is individualism tolerated. Conformity is strongly encouraged. It is basically a way to distribute misery equally to all but a few of the highest government officials who seem to live quite well. In China, socialism has kept the country decades behind the free world. Having difficulty even keeping it's massive population fed, the Chinese government has adopted many capitalistic reforms. This has created a successful middle class in China. It is also becoming increasingly difficult for the government to maintain control. People who no longer have to spend most of their time scratching out an existance now have more disposable income and free time. This is creating more and more pressure on the government to permit greater and greater amounts of freedom. The easily controlled peasants are quickly being replaced with ambitious middle and upper class entraprenures and business people with the desire to travel and be free of a Big Brother type of government.