Free Market Capitalism is Oxymoronic: The Origin of Capitalism Plutophrenia 2022-01-04 | Please watch at least the intro before commenting fervently."Free Market Capitalism" is oxymoronic--decries the Market Anarchists. I adapt part of Kevin Carson's Studies in Mutualist Political Economy to hopefully shed more light on the issue. Exploring 1) the Statist origins of Capitalism, 2) the Mercantilist and Colonialist policies used to bolster State-Capitalism, and 3) the Four Monopolies that maintain Capitalist hegemony in the market.Springtime of Nations made a response to me mentioning this video, for my response look here: youtu.be/kDKhwLg15JEI may revisit this topic, I have merely scratched the surface on this topic, so there may be a sequel to this video!Carson's Patreon: patreon.com/KevinCarsonStudies in Mutualist Political Economy: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/kevin-carson-studies-in-mutualist-political-economyKevin's Latest Book: store.c4ss.org/index.php/product/exodus0:00 Intro3:20 Primitive Accumulation11:13 Mercantilism and Colonialism17:13 The Money Monopoly23:38 OutroEngage with me on Discord;Discord: discord.gg/EpECZtfZbt
Crispin Sartwells Lecture on Josiah Warrens Time Store to the Brentwood Public Library Plutophrenia 2023-03-03 | twitter.com/CrispinSartwelleyeofthestorm.blogs.combrentwoodnylibrary.org
The Specter of Collective Force Plutophrenia 2023-02-11 | This is my retort to Springtime of Nations' claim that Marginal Productivity Theory either nullifies, accounts for, or overcomes Proudhon's Theory of Collective Force. The Marginalist approach is wholly insufficient to even approach the topic of Collective Force, and irrelevant to determine the appropriate disposal of such in regards to Individual/Collective right.
A Short Introduction to Mutualism (and where to go from there) Plutophrenia 2022-09-11 | A short introduction to Mutualism and a reading list for beginners.0:00 What is Mutualism?8:29 Where can I learn more?14:27 EndDiscord: discord.gg/EpECZtfZbtTwitter: twitter.com/tak_kakYT1.1) Mutualism, by Shawn P. Wilbur: https://www.academia.edu/41820311/Mutualism1.2) State-Socialism and Anarchism, by Benjamin Tucker:theanarchistlibrary.org/library/benjamin-r-tucker-state-socialism-and-anarchism1.3) The Coming Era of Mutualism, by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon:http://wiki.libertarian-labyrinth.org/index.php?title=The_Coming_Era_of_Mutualism1.4) Anarchism Applied to Economics, by Laurance Labadie: c4ss.org/content/554411.5) Economics of Liberty, by Laurance Labadie:c4ss.org/content/555632.1) The Economics of Anarchy, by Dyer D. Lum:theanarchistlibrary.org/library/dyer-d-lum-the-economics-of-anarchy2.2) What is Mutualism?, by Clarence Lee Swartz:theanarchistlibrary.org/library/clarence-lee-swartz-in-collaboration-with-the-mutualist-associates-what-is-mutualism2.3) Voluntary Socialism, by Francis Dashwood Tandy:theanarchistlibrary.org/library/francis-dashwood-tandy-voluntary-socialism2.4a) Property is Theft!, by Iain McKaytheanarchistlibrary.org/library/pierre-joseph-proudhon-property-is-theft2.4b) Review of "Property is Theft!" (Black Flag, 2014), by Shawn P. Wilbur:libertarian-labyrinth.org/proudhon-library/review-of-property-is-theft-black-flag-20142.5) The Philosophy of Progress, by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon:theanarchistlibrary.org/library/pierre-joseph-proudhon-the-philosophy-of-progress3.1) Studies in Mutualist Political Economy, by Kevin Carson:theanarchistlibrary.org/library/kevin-carson-studies-in-mutualist-political-economy3.2) Contr'un, by Shawn P. Wilbur:libertarian-labyrinth.org/contrun/welcome-contrun-blog
Mutualist Value Theory Plutophrenia 2022-09-04 | This video covers Value Theory from the perspective of the Mutualist tendency, and how it has adapted since the rise of the Subjective Theory of Value and Marginalist economics. The ideas expressed are complex, so if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask them in the comment section. I have added some comments in the transcript for anyone who is confused about certain sections: reddit.com/user/ElectricBongos/comments/x5ezv1/mutualist_value_theory_transcript0:00 Introduction0:49 Constituted Value9:04 Reflections on Proudhon12:06 Hugo Bilgram's Synthesis20:13 Praxeological Justification28:00 ConclusionGroup Reading: youtube.com/watch?v=tQ8HHcxG3YwDiscord: discord.gg/EpECZtfZbtTwitter: twitter.com/tak_kakYT
The Philosophy of Misery Summary & Discussion: Chapter 4 Plutophrenia 2022-07-26 | Courtesy of the Mutualist Reasoning Collective (discord.gg/ASZ6bee3W9)With the main cast of:Captain Croaker, (twitter.com/Captain_Croaker),Cayce Jamil (c4ss.org/content/author/cayce-jamil),and me.
The Philosophy of Misery Summary & Discussion: Chapter 3 Plutophrenia 2022-07-22 | Featuring Quaramorph (theanarchistlibrary.org/search?query=shaun+murdock),Cayce Jamil (c4ss.org/content/author/cayce-jamil),& fnord from the Mutualist Collective Reasoning Corner (discord.gg/ASZ6bee3W9)
Contending Calumnious Communist Conjecture (re:Re-Education) Plutophrenia 2022-07-19 | Re-education's video: youtube.com/watch?v=j8F5VWBRt48In this video I address Re-Education's account and criticisms of Mutualism.Thanks to Captain Croaker, Amdi, and Shawn Wilbur for their help and support.0:00 Are Mutualists Boogs?3:31 Proudhon's Revolution18:48 Proudhon on Property23:32 Kropotkin vs Not Collectivism27:41 On Value30:31 All Markets Bankrupt33:24 Subjective Value38:01 According to Deed44:51 The Anarcho-Government52:45 End
On Value: Part 2, The Subjective Theory vs The Labor Theory Plutophrenia 2022-07-01 | Part 2 of 3. Research was a very rewarding experience, albeit tedious. I hope to treat future videos in a similar manner--i.e., answering research questions. I hope to wrap up the series with an excellent finale for Part 3. Stay Tuned!If you understand what marginal utility is and don't care about the theory behind the Subjective Theory, it may be economical for you to skip Section IV.0:00 Part II Intro0:16 The Subjective Theory1:13 Menger on Value8:57 Menger on Price11:29 Critiques of the LTV11:44 Mud-pies15:52 Mysticism19:16 The Five Exceptions20:16 Scarce Goods25:11 Expertise29:21 Products of Cheap Labor34:09 Supply and Demand38:36 Products of Previous Labor41:25 Proofs44:27 General Impotence44:41 The Inadequacy of Utility52:05 Part II EndThank you Captain Croaker, Anne, Grey, ThoughtConvergence, Nick Evans, & Shawn Wilbur for aiding this project.My twitter: twitter.com/MutualistHadesMy discord (with transcripts): discord.gg/EpECZtfZbt
The Philosophy of Misery Discussion: Chapter 2 Plutophrenia 2022-06-24 | Courtesy of the Mutualist Reasoning Collective (discord.gg/ASZ6bee3W9):Captain Croaker (Devin),Cayce Jamil (Gray; c4ss contributor, c4ss.org/content/author/cayce-jamil),& I.
The Philosophy of Misery Discussion: Chapter 1 Plutophrenia 2022-06-05 | Courtesy of the Mutualist Reasoning Collective (discord.gg/ASZ6bee3W9):Captain Croaker (Devin),Cayce Jamil (Gray; c4ss contributor, c4ss.org/content/author/cayce-jamil),Quaramorph,& I.Notes:Quaramorph is talking about how the antinomies don't resolve, which is discussed in a section of Justice on Ideas. This is the quote:"I intend to suppress none of the things of which I have made such a resolute critique. I flatter myself that I do only two things: that is, first, to teach you put each thing in its place, after having purged it of the absolute and balanced it with other things; then, to show you that the things that you know, and that you have such fear of losing, are not the only ones that exist, and that there are considerably more of which you still must take account."
The Philosophy of Misery Discussion: Preface Plutophrenia 2022-05-30 | Courtesy of the Mutualist Reasoning Collective (discord.gg/WFtNgNXr):Captain Croaker (Devin),Cayce Jamil (Gray; c4ss contributor, c4ss.org/content/author/cayce-jamil),and others (Epik & Quaramorph) & I.Notes:Around 11-12:XX I talk about the "me and the not-me" in a way that I need to clarify. Proudhon is talking about dualism in this instance in relation to God, mind/body. This leads back to God, as "The universe is a not-me, objectified by a me." I also flubbed up and meant to say "God cannot exist without us, and we cannot exist without God".
On Value: Part 1, The Classical Labor Theory Plutophrenia 2022-05-16 | Part 1 of 3. It may be a dismay to some that this video relishes in diving into theory that may seem, at best, adjacent to Mutualism—but that is a wrong assessment. Adam Smith's Theory of Value is latent and immanent in Mutualist Value Theory; and understanding Smith, Ricardo, and Marx is very important to get a grasp on the subject as a whole."The economic principles of Modern Socialism are a logical deduction from the principle laid down by Adam Smith in the early chapters of his 'Wealth of Nations,' – namely, that labor is the true measure of price." [Benjamin Tucker, State-Socialism and Anarchism]Subjectivists, as we will see, are not without their merit, but we will save that for Part 2.Thank you Captain Croaker, Grey, ThoughtConvergence, & Shawn Wilbur for aiding this project.0:00 General Intro1:15 The Labor Theory of Value2:28 Adam Smith8:36 David Ricardo11:29 Karl Marx15:30 Exploitation16:12 What is "Exploitation"?21:12 Wage-slavery25:06 Bargaining by Labor29:03 Part 1 Conclusion My twitter: twitter.com/MutualistHadesMy discord (with transcripts): discord.gg/EpECZtfZbtPrimitive Accumulation & Capitalism: youtube.com/watch?v=9lMzuq84IHQ
muh definitions and the wage-system Plutophrenia 2022-01-22 | springtime of nations challenges my ideological commitments0:00 muh definitions6:16 abolishing the wage-system13:21 outroI will be posting the transcripts to all my videos in my Discord if you want them: discord.gg/EpECZtfZbt
No, Anarcho-Capitalists still arent Anarchists: Part II Plutophrenia 2021-10-17 | As my first video, I am rough around the edges. I add elaborations and updates to all my transcriptions which can be found through my Discord server (link below).My good microphone isn't working so apologies for the drop in mic quality. I also kind of rushed this one since the topic is not as fun as the last one, but hopefully I made my point clear enough to get through to "An"Caps.I will try to answer any questions asked in the comments. I don't particularly want to make this an anti-libertarian channel but as long as they antagonize Mutualism I will make sure to retaliate harshly.If you have any video suggestions make sure to comment on my videos!Discord: discord.gg/EpECZtfZbtTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:07 "Collectivists don't understand Proudhon!"6:38 "But Collectivists used Marx!"10:04 Did Anarcho-Communism kill Proudhon?11:19 SoN laments the death of his Strawman13:11 SoN refocuses to the Individualists14:50 SoN applies his imaginary version of WiP?17:00 SoN tries to paint Benjamin Tucker as a proto-AnCap27:39 SoN relies on Tucker's faulty interpretation of Proudhon30:01 SoN tries to claim "Libertarian" for AnCaps via Tucker33:44 Tucker in his old age35:41 THE DARK AGE40:28 Rothbard enters the picture41:10 An Austrian band-aid on a flesh wound44:17 Rothbard is not a Socialist (thanks for letting us know)47:03 Rothbard's juicy quotes & SoN's defense49:55 Rothbard spitting facts55:05 Wrapping up SoN's video58:44 OutroWhy Anarcho-"Capitalism" Is Impossible: c4ss.org/content/4043A Mutualist FAQ: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/mutualists-org-a-mutualist-faqProperty is Theft! A P.-J. Proudhon Anthology: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/pierre-joseph-proudhon-property-is-theftThe OG Video: youtube.com/watch?v=hJb2-bsWP6Y
This is NOT Mutualism! Plutophrenia 2021-10-15 | My microphone broke since the last video, so apologies about the quality.You may have seen this flag around if you are familiar with Mutualism, but you may not know that most Mutualists actually don't accept it! I want to explain the context of the historical Mutualisms and explain the false assumptions made in the orange and black flag design.Source: https://www.academia.edu/41820311/MutualismDiscord: discord.gg/EpECZtfZbt
No, Anarcho-Capitalists still arent Anarchists: Part I Plutophrenia 2021-09-10 | As my first video, I am rough around the edges. I add elaborations and updates to all my transcriptions which can be found through my Discord server (link below).Tl;dw Anarcho-Capitalists are so insecure about them not being called Anarchists that they feel compelled to deliberately obscure, lie about, and misuse the works of Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, Benjamin Tucker, and other Anarchists to fit their idea of what Anarchism is supposed to be.Ever since the advent of Anarcho-Capitalism, it has faced scrutiny from Anarchists since it rejects the historical roots and principles of Anarchism: Anti-State, Anti-Capitalism, etc. Although I don’t really feel too strongly about Anarcho-Capitalists calling themselves “right-wing Anarchists,” I do have a problem with them misleading the public on some very profound thinkers that have influenced the actual Anarchist movement.Discord: discord.gg/EpECZtfZbtTimestamps:0:00 Intro8:14 "People don't use my faulty definition of 'Socialism', curious"11:34 "Proudhon uses 'Anarchism' to describe his ideas"12:33 "Proudhon & Ancaps agree on anarchy!"14:02 "Anarchists only care because 'Property is Theft'"17:00 SoN not understanding WiP?24:50 Communism & Misuse of Confessions of a Revolutionary31:27 "But Benjamin Tucker said he hated Communism!"34:04 "But they wouldn't have banned interest!"44:50 "Proudhon was a reformist!"47:00 "But Socialism meant something different back then!"51:37 Libertarianism & Dejacque53:22 Ye Olde Anarchism & Bellagegarrigue56:51 Old Anarchist actually a Minarchist?57:57 "But Chaudey was the TRUE caliph of Anarchism!"59:24 Bakunin, Proudhon, Collectivism & Mutualism1:02:21 Comedic Misuse of "The Bank of the People"1:07:22 OutroAn Anarchist FAQ: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/the-anarchist-faq-editorial-collective-an-anarchist-faqA Mutualist FAQ: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/mutualists-org-a-mutualist-faqr/Mutualism: reddit.com/r/mutualismA Pierre-Joseph Proudhon Anthology: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/pierre-joseph-proudhon-property-is-theftOG Video: youtube.com/watch?v=hJb2-bsWP6Y
