The Problem With Taxing The Rich 1Dime 2022-01-23 | The myth of tax revenue and why taxing the rich is not the real solution to inequality #TaxTheRich Support 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesBuy Me a Coffee: ko-fi.com/1dimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialCheck out my podcast 1Dime Radio (on all podcast platforms)Podcast on Inflation: youtu.be/WJAqBSt0HfcTaxes don't fund federal government spending and they don't solve the root causes of inequalityTimestamp:0:00 Taxing The Rich as a Solution to Inequality?1:43 Problems with Tax The Rich Narratives4:28 Taxes Don't Fund Federal Spending7:54 How Federal Government "Funds" Policies10:45 Why Politicians Perpetuate the Myth13:18 Why the "Taxpayer Money" Myth Backfires15:34 Does Taxing The Rich Even Work? 16:21 Taxes Don't Change the Ownership17:20 The Root Cause of Inequality18:41 Real Solutions to Inequality Sources and further learning:-Seven Deadly Innocent Frauds Of Economic Policy by Warren Mosler: http://moslereconomics.com/wp-content/powerpoints/7DIF.pdf-Soft Currency Economics II by Warren Mosler: http://moslereconomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Soft-Curency-Economics-paper.pdf-Taxes for Revenue Are Obsolete. By Beardsley Rumi: modernmoneynetwork.org/sites/default/files/biblio/BeardsleyRuml.pdf-Debt: The First 5,000 Years by David Graeber Short Articles:The Myth of Taxpayer Money: thecrimson.com/column/a-time-for-new-ideas/article/2020/3/18/gilbert-myth-of-taxpayer-moneyThe Government Can "Afford" Anything It Wants: newrepublic.com/article/158221/government-can-afford-anythi-wantsTaxes Do Not Fund Anything: http://bilbo.economicoutlook.net/blog/?p=9281What Are Taxes For? - L. Randall Wray: nakedcapitalism.com/2014/05/randy-wray-taxes-mmt-approach.htmlTaxes are For Redemption, Not Spending: http://wer.worldeconomicsassociation.org/files/WEA-WER-7-Wray.pdfCheck out more 1Dime content: Best 1Dime videos: youtube.com/watch?v=vXeEIBPuAxs&list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=pax-zns-RnI&list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgAbout 1Dime (not One Dime): 1Dime is an educational channel dedicated to countering one-dimensional thought by analyzing socio-political issues through the lens of theory, history, culture, and political economy.
The Capitalist Matrix: What EVERYONE Gets Wrong 1Dime 2024-08-09 | Support my work on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeKeep your personal information safe. Go to my sponsor aura.com/1dime to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of your data is being sold by data brokers online.Big thanks to @YaBoiHakim and @themarxistproject for Reading quotesThis video essay serves three purposes.1) To understand Why Social Democracy is Not Enough and why nearly ALL governments still govern in favor of the dominant classes. 2) To explain the Marxist theory of the capitalist state and what oversimplified versions of it get wrong. Most notably, the notion of a "dictatorship of the bourgeoisie" is misleading and cannot account for the fact that the ruling class need not "rule" the government (directly or indirectly) in order to still "rule" society. 3) To explain how the working class are systemically excluded from institutional power and from changing the state and its legal code, the code that enables the reproduction of capitalism. Timestamps: 0:00 The "Establishment"2:35 It's not just corporate lobbying4:50 What's bad about capitalism again? 8:23 The Ruling Class Need Not Rule10:34 Divisions in the Ruling Class16:40 Nobody Is in Control 21:19 How The "Matrix" Works 27:32 Legal Codes and Ideology35:03 Limits of Social DemocracyMy Cosmonaut Article on why "The Ruling Class Need Not Rule": why-the-ruling-class-need-not-rule-nicos-poulantzas-and-the-marxist-theory-of-the-state cosmonautmag.com/2023/11/why-the-ruling-class-need-not-rule-nicos-poulantzas-and-the-marxist-theory-of-the-stateCheck out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgBecome a Patron of 1Dime at patreon.com/OneDimeBy becoming part of the 1Dime patron community, you get access to my videos weeks early and get exclusive content at different tiers.Leave a comment and share these videos with your friends, family, and anyone who you think should watch this video.Music by Karl Casey
The Political Philosophy of Dune 1Dime 2024-07-12 | Read more with Speechify: speechify.com/?utm_campaign=partners&utm_content=rewardful&via=1DimeSupport my work on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeIn this video, we look at the politics of the Dune series by Frank Herbert through the lens of Ibn Khaldun, and in turn, we explore Ibn Khaldun's theories through the lens Dune. Ibn Khaldun was a 14th-century historian, philosopher, sociologist, economist, and "social scientist" more broadly. He is most famous for the "Muqaddimah." Through the lens of the Dune I and Dune II movies (and the Dune Novel series more broadly), we will explore Ibn Khaldun's proto-realist theory of religion, group power, the rise and fall of civilizations, and the cycle of empires. Enjoy! Timestamp:0:00 Intro2:00 Ibn Khaldun’s Influence on Dune6:20 Group Solidarity & Collective Power10:55 Theory of Religion18:04 Royal Authority & The State24:46 Prophets & Charismatic Leaders28:44 Religion vs Group Solidarity32:35 The Cycle of Civilizations Thanks to @epochphilosophy and @ArtinSalimi for reading quotes. Written, narrated, and directed by Tony Chamas (1Dime)Edited by @BenFromCanada and Biodegradable: https://x.com/biodeeditable?s=21 Oud Music by YAD Oud (@yadoud on YouTube)Dune songs remake by Atharva Mohite Music youtube.com/@AtharvaMohiteMusic?si=FVL9FvN_wWQGMRPtCheck out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
Managed Democracy to Inverted Totalitarianism (Documentary) 1Dime 2024-06-03 | Compare news coverage and stay informed with Ground News news by subscribing through my link https://ground.news/1dime to receive 40% off unlimited access through the Vantage Subscription.Help support 1Dime on Patreon and get access to exclusive content: patreon.com/OneDimeThis 1Dime video is a documentary about the history and evolution of US Democracy, based on the political theory of Sheldon Wolin and his book “Democracy Incorporated: Managed Democracy and the Specter of Inverted Totalitarianism” and the Expanded Edition of his book “Politics and Vision: Continuity and Innovation in Western Political Thought.” Wolin’s theories, popularized by the likes of Chris Hedges and Noam Chomsky, are very important for understanding the nature of the American system and what makes it different from other capitalist liberal democracies. My own work (seen in the 1Dime videos and my upcoming book "Freedom To Change Nothing: The Spectrum of Managed Democracy and What Makes the US Different") builds on Wolin’s book "Democracy Incorporated: Managed Democracy and the Specter of Inverted Totalitarianism" and adds a lot to his theories while also going beyond them, covering certain things Wolin missed. The decline of Democracy in America and the rise of authoritarianism did not start with Donald Trump. The democratic deficit goes much deeper, and the situation we are currently in is the product of many historical precedents set over a long period of history. The fate of democracy depends on our ability to confront this history. Watch the full video to see why. 0:00 What Makes America Different 4:42 The Limits of Marxist Critique 10:16 Managed Democracy & Inverted Totalitarianism 20:57 The Foundation Managed Democracy 22:59 The Technologization of Politics26:37 Total War & the Red Scare29:39 NSC-68 and the "Deep State"34:59 Permanent State of War37:17 Neoliberalism41:03 Intersectional Imperialism 42:54 ConclusionSupport my work by becoming a Patron of 1Dime at patreon.com/OneDimeWritten, narrated, and directed by Tony Chamas (1Dime)Edited by Dr NoxMusic by Karl CaseyCheck out more 1Dime content: 1DIme Democracy Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN7u8uSFcs7ye4ffptAkatoM&si=14viI92iKkCICpjoBest 1Dime Videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jnCheck out the 1Dime Radio Podcast: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgFollow me on Twitter/X: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialSupport my work by becoming a Patron of 1Dime at patreon.com/OneDime
Herbert Marcuse: The Most Hated Philosopher 1Dime 2024-03-30 | Support my work on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeRead more with Speechify: speechify.com/?utm_campaign=partners&utm_content=rewardful&via=1DimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialThis is a video essay documentary on The Philosophy of Herbert Marcuse, particularly his book titled "One-Dimensional Man." Marcuse is one of the most famous philosophers of the 20th century from the notorious “Frankfurt School” of Critical Theory. Marcuse is often thought of as a “Guru of the New Left” and is often misunderstood by those who only read his book “Eros and Civilization” but not his later works such as One-Dimensional Man and Counter-Revolution and Revolt. Marcuse became a contentious figure due to being a mentor to Angela Davis and giving (critical) support to the Student Movement of 1968 and the late 60s. Timestamp:0:00 Most Controversial Philosopher 2:40 Marcuse & The Frankfurt School 7:51 Guru of the New Left? CIA agent? 10:17 A New Totalitarianism? 14:06 Technological Rationality17:38 One-Dimensional Thought22:04 Democratic Unfreedom, Repressive Tolerance 26:22 The Technological Society28:09 Desublimation and The Paradox of Sexual Liberation32:42 Counter-Revolution and RevoltBig thanks to @PlasticPills , @noahsamsen @duncanclarke @hyperontic ,@ArtinSalimi, @artchad and @TheoryPhilosophy for reading for reading quotes for this video. Written, narrated, and directed by Tony Chamas (1Dime)Edited by Mallard EditsMusic by Karl Casey Its spelled 1Dime. Not 1 Dime. Not OneDime. Not One Dime. Check out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgBecome a Patron of 1Dime at patreon.com/OneDime
The Politics of Tupac Shakur 1Dime 2024-02-29 | Keep your personal information safe. Go to my sponsor, aura.com/1dime to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of your data is being sold by data brokers online.Support my work on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialWas Tupac a Communist? Why did the FBI have a file on him? Find out more in this mini documentary on the Politics of rapper/hip hop artist Tupac Shakur (2Pac), his leftist upbringing, his radical family background, the Marxist politics of the Shakur family, his ambitious “THUG LIFE” project, the FBI File on him, and lastly, his tragic, mysterious death. #blackhistorymonth In doing so, we will critically explore some of the insights of John Potash’s Book “The FBI’s War on Tupac” while maintaining fidelity to the truth and factual accuracy. This is a surprise video that has secretly been in the works for a long time to end Black History Month. This one is quite different from other 1Dime videos. Enjoy! #blackhistorymonth2023 Timestamp:0:00 Rap Revolutionary2:12 Tupac and the FBI4:25 Tupac’s Radical Upbringing 5:52 The Shakur Family8:14 Political Affiliations and Influences12:20 Communist? 15:05 2Pac Vs the Police18:16 Thug Life19:43 Suspicious Stuff21:35 Tupac’s Murder Check out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
Controlled Opposition: A Theory 1Dime 2024-02-17 | Compare news coverage, spot media bias, and stay informed with Ground News news by subscribing through my link https://ground.news/1dime to receive 30% off unlimited access through the Vantage Subscription, which is about $5/month.Support 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesMy Twitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialThis video is about the notion of "controlled opposition," whereby I present an alternative theory called "Contained Opposition and the Desublimation of Protest.” This theory addresses some major gaps in contemporary understandings of power, resistance, good governance, and how "liberal democracies" such as the US maintain hegemony in comparison to other regimes. In order to change the world, we need to first understand how our current Society of Control ( “The Matrix” of our existing system) works. Most importantly, this video addresses the problems such as the cycle of activist burnout, depoliticization, and the trap of protest demonstrations. Those who liked the visual style of The Burnout Society video will enjoy this new 1Dime experiment. I wanted the aesthetic of this video to be as engaging as a Johnny Harris video, but more artistic and gritty. If you enjoy it, leave a comment and share these videos with your friends, family, and anyone who you think should see this.Timestamp:0:00 Everything is Permitted, But Nothing Changes4:49 The Theory of Contained Opposition6:08 Power and Resistance 7:43 Governmentality and Parenting10:27 The Dialectic of Hegemony15:10 The Desublimation of Protest19:25 Dealing with Dissent21:01 The Perfect System of Control? 24:45 “Anti-Establishment” Content25:38 The Activism IndustrySources of Inspiraiton: -Article on Slavoj Zizek's "Inherent Transgression": thedangerousmaybe.medium.com/i-would-prefer-not-to-žižeks-bartleby-politics-12bd8d9de66a -Resistance is Surrender by Slavoj Zizek-What is Power? by Byung Chul Han youtube.com/watch?v=HzOmL8w_pU4&list=PLyytc2-LIrN7YRABIlydvSX8buwvbD2cW-The Revolution Will Not Be Funded: Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex Music by Karl Casey and Steady DeltaCheck out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/watch?v=HzOmL8w_pU4&list=PLyytc2-LIrN7YRABIlydvSX8buwvbD2cW1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
The Two-Party Cartel and the Simulation of Democracy 1Dime 2024-01-23 | Why People STILL Believe in US Democracy.Support 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesCheck out my podcast 1Dime Radio (on all podcast platforms)Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialWhy is the United States still considered a "legitimate" liberal democracy unlike the "Phantom Democracies" seen in countries such as Russia, Turkey, and Singapore? Does having a Two-Party System make America more democratic than a one-party state? Could the election of Donald Trump lead to the end of democracy? As we will see, "The Real Threat to American Democracy" involves a lot more than Trump. The argument being made in this video essay is NOT merely that the US is not a democracy or that America's Two-Party Corporate Duopoly is undemocratic. This video is about a LOT more than that. This video is also about the "Simulation of Democracy" and how different types of regimes legitimize their authority. In this video, we consider whether the USA is also a "phantom democracy" and how the American regime maintains greater democratic "legitimacy" compared to other countries with nominally "democratic" systems that lack real democratic substance. In the second half, I draw on the theories of Jean Baudrillard on Simulation and Hyperreality to understand why most Americans, even those on the left, still buy into the spectacle of American Politics and the facade of US electoralism despite the obvious democratic deficit in American society and its elections. I consider the role of Donald Trump's election and whether Trumpism and "populism" represent a threat to the legitimacy of American Democracy OR if this actually reinforces the myth of democracy. Lastly, I consider how democratic revolutions differed in America compared to Europe and how the unique legacy of the American Revolution fosters national mythology that obstructs democratization.Timestamps: 0:00 What counts as a "Real Democracy"?2:38 The Two-Party Duopoly 4:16 “Power Sharing”8:08 “Party Competition” 9:53 Perceived Legitimacy 11:37 Phantom Democracy 13:43 Simulation and Hyperreal Politics16:13 Donald Trump and the Future of U.S. Democracy19:25 The Democratic RevolutionThanks to @SecondThought @researchpurposes and @Gokanaru for reading quotes.Sources I mentioned and books for further reading: G William Domhoff, Who Rules America? (the 2021 edition)The Power Elite by C Wright MillsThe New Despotism by John Keane (Written by a liberal political theorist who outlines the concept of “Phantom Democracy” but strangely does not apply it to the US) Political Power and Social Classes by Nicos PoulantzasPrisoners of the American Dream by Mike Davisact.represent.us/sign/problempoll-fbaMy Cosmonaut Article: why-the-ruling-class-need-not-rule-nicos-poulantzas-and-the-marxist-theory-of-the-state cosmonautmag.com/2023/11/why-the-ruling-class-need-not-rule-nicos-poulantzas-and-the-marxist-theory-of-the-stateThe other articles I mentioned are displayed on screen in the video.Music by Karl CaseyCheck out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1 Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgIts spelled "1Dime" not "OneDime" or "One Dime" The high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDimeBy becoming part of the 1Dime patron community, you get access to my videos weeks early and get exclusive content at different tiers.
Philosophy is Hard 1Dime 2024-01-16 | #philosophy #ideology An esoteric polemic about the conflict between ideology, cope, grand narratives, the challenge of philosophy. Support 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialCheck out my podcast 1Dime Radio: youtube.com/@UCFQlxdYqyXXuxBkuodA7gfQ #philosopher Leave a comment and share these clips with your friends, family, and anyone who you think should hear the message.Check out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
The American Revolution Paradox 1Dime 2024-01-04 | #history #democracy #americanhistory Why No Socialism in America? What makes America unique in its relationship to democracy compared to the liberal bourgeois revolutions in Europe is the history of the American Revolution and the deeply entrenched myth that the democratic revolution has already been completed. That is one of the reasons why the the political struggle for democracy never took on a militant proletarian character in America like it did in Europe. Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialSupport 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeLeave a comment and share these clips with your friends, family, and anyone who you think should hear the message.Check out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
Lessons From The Cultural Revolution 1Dime 2023-12-22 | Support my work on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialCheck out my podcast 1Dime Radio (on all podcast platforms)This is the follow-up video to the previous 1Dime video documentary, "China's Cultural Revolution: The Full Story." youtu.be/8jEMlFCaI04?si=dbOJEdI2C5WZ4lRAIn this sequel 1Dime video, we analyze the key lessons that people (especially leftists) can learn from the events of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, and I offer my own interpretation of it all. Be sure to comment on your interpretation of the events after watching these two videos!Timestamps: 0:00 Why It's Important1:53 What Failed? 3:29 Creation vs Destruction8:38 Interpretations and "Human Nature"12:06 Slave Morality and "Cancel Culture” 15:07 Class as a Political Category19:18 Power to the People? 21:20 The Basic QuestionsShoutout to @BalkanOdyssey_ , @themarxistproject @Marxism_Today for reading quotes in this video!Sources/Books where I got my research from:-Cultural Revolution and Revolutionary Culture by Alessandro Russo -Mao’s China and After by Maurice Meisner-The Battle for China's Past: Mao and the Cultural Revolution by Mobo Gao -The Unknown Cultural Revolution: Life and Change in the Chinese Village by Dongping Han -Agents of Disorder: Inside China's Cultural Revolution by Andrew G. Walder -The Cultural Revolution at the Margins by Yiching Wu The article I mentioned: thepointmag.com/politics/dismissalCheck out my original Cultural Revolution essay in the book Underground Theory with Slavoj Zizek amazon.com/Underground-Theory-David-McKerracher/dp/B0CH2CXSGNCredits: Written, Narrated, and Directed by 1Dime (@1Dimeofficial on Twitter) Edited by Dr NoxCheck out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn 1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
The Noble Lie 1Dime 2023-12-21 | Trump Derangement Syndrome? #simulation #hyperreality #donaldtrumpSupport 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialLeave a comment and share these clips with your friends, family, and anyone who you think should hear the message.Check out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
Long Term Hegemony 1Dime 2023-12-20 | #history #foundingfathers #communism #capitalism How to Build a New Order. The REAL Genius of the Founding Fathers and the Framers of the US Constitution and the lessons we can learn from them. If there is one thing that Liberals get right, it is establishing a socio-legal order that can reproduce their desired economic system for generations. Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialSupport 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeLeave a comment and share these clips with your friends, family, and anyone who you think should hear the message.Check out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
Politics and Parenting #lawsofpower 1Dime 2023-12-17 | #48lawsofpower #zizek #byungchulhan #1Dime Rules for rulers. The psychology of good governance and parenting have more in common than we might think. Similar laws of power are at play. Support 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialLeave a comment and share these clips with your friends, family, and anyone who you think should hear the message.Check out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe 1Dime project is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
The Myth of Polarization #Hyperreality #simulacra #simulation 1Dime 2023-12-14 | Hyperreality and the myth of political polarization. How Jean Baudrillard's theory of simulation can help us understand politics, media, and why the facade of US democracy remains so convincing in America. Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialSupport 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeLeave a comment and share these clips with your friends, family, and anyone who you think should hear the message.Check out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
Chinas Cultural Revolution: The Full Story (Documentary) 1Dime 2023-12-02 | Watch Part 2: youtu.be/7WFd5kYItHI?si=R5i9pJXtJw7FzPITSupport 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesIn this 1Dime documentary, I attempt to provide a relatively balanced historical account of one of the most misunderstood events in modern history: The Chinese Cultural Revolution (The CR), also known as the "Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution" (GPCR) launched by Mao Zedong. In this video, we explore how the Cultural Revolution began, what happened, how it ended, and what Chairman Mao’s goal was with it. The Cultural Revolution is easily the most misunderstood era of Mao's China and the history of the People's Republic of China as a whole. The Cultural Revolution has had a significant impact on modern China and to this day, the CPC likes to tightly regulate the discourse surrounding it. As we will see, this is because the Cultural Revolution and the Red Guard rebellions that it unleashed represented the biggest threat to the Communist Party of China in its history. Timestamp0:00 A Complicated History3:04 The CPC's Official Narrative4:32 The Popular Western Narrative8:03 The PRC Before the GPCR9:48 How it All Started and Unravelled17:15 The Red Guards 23:19 Anti-Authoritarian Authoritarianism?29:19 The Four Olds and Mob Justice32:33 Class Identity Politics 36:55 Mao's Hypothesis39:00 Attacking the Party43:20 Depoliticization and Factional Warfare 46:30 Military Crackdown and Mao's Retreat50:14 Were Mao's Intentions Genuine?55:45 Education Reforms58:32 Self-Managed Organizations 1:03:48 Reassessment vs Deng Xiaoping 1:05:21 ConclusionCredits: Written, Narrated, and Directed by 1Dime (@1Dimeofficial on Twitter) Edited by Biodegradable (@BiodeEditable on Twitter)Big thanks to @SecondThought @YUGOPNIK @FDSignifire @JohntheDuncan Paul from @Marxism_Today @RadicalReviewer , @Prolekult , @BlackRedGuard, @ChillGoblin, Gokanaru, and @JREG for reading quotes in the video!Sources/Books where I got my research from:-The Cultural Revolution: A Very Short Introduction by Richard Kraus -Mao’s China and After by Maurice Meisner-Mao's Last Revolution by Michael Schoenhals and Roderick Lemonde MacFarquhar -Cultural Revolution and Revolutionary Culture by Alessandro Russo -The Battle for China's Past: Mao and the Cultural Revolution by Mobo Gao -The Unknown Cultural Revolution: Life and Change in the Chinese Village by Dongping Han -Agents of Disorder by Andrew Walder -The Cultural Revolution at the Margins by Yiching Wu Check out my original essay in the book Underground Theory with Slavoj Zizek amazon.com/Underground-Theory-David-McKerracher/dp/B0CH2CXSGNCheck out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jnThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
Inverted Totalitarianism: Friendly Fascism 1Dime 2023-11-19 | Support 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficial#dystopian #capitalism #fascismLeave a comment and share these clips with your friends, family, and anyone you think should hear the message.Check out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
Why the US Government Cant Get Anything Done 1Dime 2023-11-12 | Support my work on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesThis video delves into the deep-seated, undemocratic nature of the American political system, its system of "checks and balances," the roles of the Supreme Court, the Senate, and Congress and how the separation of powers, far from being a virtue of US Democracy, is one of its most undemocratic features, as it limits political democracy to a propertied minority while foreclosing economic democracy for the propertyless majority. The video also critiques the naive views of social democrats and encourages people to envision alternative conceptions of genuine economic democracy. The Separation of Powers is BROKEN, Here’s Why.#supremecourt #USDemocracyTimestamp 00:00 Introduction00:27 “Democratic Institutions”01:45 The Founding Fathers03:00 The System of Checks and Balances07:30 The Supreme Court: Judicial Aristocracy 09:01 The Limits of Reformism11:26 ConclusionAll sources are shown on the screen throughout the video. Leave a comment and share this video with your friends, family, and anyone you think should hear the message.Check out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Radio pod: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
The Sino Soviet Split 1Dime 2023-10-20 | #mao #socialism #communism Support 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialEdited by Jack Jonson: twitter.com/DeeeTgg Leave a comment and share these clips with your friends, family, and anyone who you think should hear the message.Check out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
Liberals in a Nutshell 1Dime 2023-08-17 | Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialLeave a comment and share these clips with your friends, family, and anyone who you think should hear the message.Check out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by my Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a supporter at patreon.com/OneDime
The Real Ideology of Putins Russia 1Dime 2023-05-19 | Support 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeThe 3rd and final episode of the 1Dime docuseries on Post-Soviet Russia.Part 1: youtu.be/o8d6Vzi7zYgPart 2: youtu.be/zODWTfMwFGwTimestamp: 0:00 The Conservative Turn and Need For Legitimacy3:14 Culture Wars and Anti-Liberalism7:37 Eurasianism and Alexander Dugin10:48 Anti-imperialist?14:35 Cynicism and Confusion 16:40 Putin's Relationship with the Soviet UnionVideos I Mentioned: 1: youtu.be/PTmnVJxrsAQ2: youtu.be/SY9NjD_5WWoThis video is about how Ideology has changed in Post-Soviet Russia and the various tactics of social control that enable the Putin regime to rule. Some of these include culture war tactics that have now become quite prevalent in North America today. Many liberals have tried to pin down the actions of the Kremlin to a particular "ideology" of the Putin Regime. However, such approaches that overstate the role of ideology in driving Putin's actions miss the bigger picture: which is that the ideology of the Putin regime is actually quite vacuous and is merely a flexible rhetorical device for rationalizing the Kremlin's foreign policy and legitimizing The United Russia Party's rule. As we have seen since the first episode of this series Ideology of the Putin regime has changed greatly over time, from pro-western aspirations and an open commitment to Neoliberalism to a conservative collectivist shift that transpired in accordance with the souring of Russia-US Ties. Credits: Written, Narrated, and Directed by 1DimeEdited by Jeff Skyward Animations by Biodegradable Sources/Books that inspired this video:-Dissidents among Dissidents: Ideology, Politics and the Left in Post-Soviet Russia by Ilya Budraitskis-Change in Putin's Russia: Power, Money and People by Simon Pirani-Nothing Is True, and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia by Peter Pomerantsev. -Russia Without Putin by Tony WoodCheck out more 1Dime content: More 1Dime videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgThe high-quality production of these videos is made possible by our Patrons. If you want to keep 1Dime going, become a patron at patreon.com/OneDime
Post-Soviet Russia: From Gangster Capitalism to Bonapartism (Documentary) 1Dime 2022-08-21 | Support my work on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesBuy Me a Coffee: ko-fi.com/1dimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialCheck out my podcast 1Dime Radio (on all podcast platforms)Hit the Notification Bell to get notified when I upload videos! A short documentary on why Russia is the way it is. The Nature of Putin's Russia and Its Causes. In this 1Dime video, we go over the history of post-Soviet Russia, the root causes of Vladimir Putin, and how the current Russian regime became the way it is. Timestamp:0:00 Intro3:24 Boris Yeltsin vs Putin10:49 Managed Democracy or Dictatorship? 15:14 Yeltsin and The Dissolution of the USSR21:33 The Ghost of the Soviet Union24:55 Bonapartism: Dictatorship over Capital32:50 Ideology and Rhetoric Credits: Written, Narrated, and Directed by 1DimeEdited by Biodegradable Thumbnail by Stafoh Music by Christian Andersen / The Taste of Fear, The Glove Doesn't Fit / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.comSources and Books that Inspired this video: -Russia Without Putin by Tony Wood-Dissidents among Dissidents: Ideology, Politics and the Left in Post-Soviet Russia by Ilya Budraitskis-Change in Putin's Russia: Power, Money and People by Simon Pirani-Russia: From Workers' State to State Capitalism by Anthony Arnove-The Conundrum of Russian Capitalism: The Post-Soviet Economy in the World System by Ruslan Dzarasov-Russia Under Yeltsin And Putin: Neo-Liberal Autocracy by Boris KagarlitskyCheck out more 1Dime content: Best 1Dime videos: youtube.com/watch?v=vXeEIBPuAxs&list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcasts: youtube.com/watch?v=pax-zns-RnI&list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgAbout 1Dime (not One Dime): 1Dime is an educational channel dedicated to countering one dimensional thought by analyzing socio-political issues through the lens of theory, history, geopolitics, pop culture, and political economy.
10 Books You Should Read 1Dime 2022-06-11 | Top 10 Books I Read Last Year. This is a Leftist Book Recommendations video while you wait for my more bigger projects that I am working on. While this video provides a synopsis of each book mentioned but not a book summary, there are a lot of important ideas mentioned in this video that I think are insightful and helpful. Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeOne Time Donations: ko-fi.com/1dimeTwitter: twitter.com/TheRapNerd7Check out my podcast 1Dime Radio (on all podcast platforms)Written and Narrated by 1DimeEdited by Biodegradable Music by L'Outlander and JhoveTimestamp:0:00 Intro1:46 Book 15:25 Book 27:25 Book 39:41 Book 411:03 Book 512:11 Book 613:34 Book 714:20 Book 815:36 Book 917:17 Book 1019:07 Honorable MentionsCheck out more 1Dime content: Best 1Dime videos: youtube.com/watch?v=vXeEIBPuAxs&list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=pax-zns-RnI&list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgAbout 1Dime (not One Dime): 1Dime is an educational channel dedicated to countering one dimensional thought by analyzing socio-political issues through the lens of theory, history, pop culture, and political economy.
The Problem with Space Exploration 1Dime 2022-04-22 | This is a video about The Space Economy and the Geopolitics of space exploration under capitalism versus the potentials of space exploration under socialism. Under capitalism, the privatization of space poses serious concerns, but what could a socialist vision of space exploration look like? Support my work on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeListen to my podcast 1Dime Radio (on all platforms)Often people on the left (such as Bernie Sanders) dismiss Space Exploration as a waste of money and time. However, there are many benefits to space exploration, especially under a more egalitarian society.Enjoy the trippy visuals (:Timestamp:0:00 Intro1:08 The Space Race6:20 Arguments Against Space Exploration9:40 Space Colonization11:10 Geopolitics of Space 12:05 Commercial Space Travel12:54 Asteroid Mining15:04 The Privatization of Space16:30 The Socialist Alternative18:50 Space Colonies20:20 Exploring the Unknown#SpaceExploration #AsteroidMiningReading Recommendations: Space Forces: A Critical History of Life in Outer Space by Fred ScharmenOn the Future: Prospects for Humanity by Martin ReesMusic by White Bat Audio Outro song: PPK - Ressurrection (Space Club Mix)Check out more 1Dime content: Best 1Dime videos: youtube.com/watch?v=vXeEIBPuAxs&list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=pax-zns-RnI&list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgAbout 1Dime (not One Dime): 1Dime is an educational channel dedicated to countering one dimensional thought by analyzing socio-political issues through the lens of political economy, political theory, history, and pop culture
The REAL History of Money 1Dime 2022-03-27 | The Origins of Money explained. How money was invented and the evolution of money. Support my work on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeOne Time Donations: ko-fi.com/1dimeTwitter: twitter.com/TheRapNerd7Listen to my podcast 1Dime Radio (on all podcast platforms)This video debunks myths about the history of money and evolution of moneyTimestamp:0:00 What is Money? 2:23 The Myth of Barter6:50 The Origins of Money8:38 The Evolution of Currency9:48 Why This MattersCredits: Written, Narrated, and Directed by 1DimeEdited by Biodegradable (@BiodeEditable on Twitter)Thumbnail by Stafoh (@Stafoh on Twitter)Music: Space Station Silicon Valley OST and Voodoo Vince OSTSources: Debt: The First 5000 Years - David GraeberBlood and Money: War, Slavery, Finance, and EmpireModern Money Theory and the History of Money - L. Randall Wray: youtube.com/watch?v=E5JTn7GS4oACheck out more 1Dime content: Best 1Dime videos: youtube.com/watch?v=vXeEIBPuAxs&list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=pax-zns-RnI&list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgAbout 1Dime (not One Dime): 1Dime is an educational channel dedicated to countering one dimensional thought by analyzing socio-political issues through the lens of political economy, political theory, history, and pop culture
The Deficit Myth: The Biggest Lie In Politics 1Dime 2021-12-03 | Support 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesBuy Me a Coffee: ko-fi.com/1dimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialCheck out my podcast 1Dime Radio (on all podcast platforms)The truth about inflation, money printing, taxes, fiat currency, and "the national debt." Debunking lies about what causes inflation and common misconceptions about government spending and "taxpayer money." Does the national debt actually matter? Do budget deficits matter? Can governments ever run out of money? Can governments print money forever? Does printing money lead to hyperinflation? What causes inflation? What is the point of Taxes? Do we really need taxes? How did the government pay for all of it's big spending stimulus packages? In this video, we use Modern Monetary Theory and real world facts to debunk deficit hawks and pro-austerity taking points. Timestamp:0:00 The Myths We Believe3:14 Contradictions in Deficit Hysteria 4:00 Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)6:10 The National Debt and Budget Deficits7:36 Governments are NOT like Households8:32 Currency Sovereignty 9:57 The Gold Standard vs Fiat Currency 11:15 How Money is Created13:34 How Government Spending works17:37 The "Borrowed Money" Myth19:03 What Government Bonds Actually Do21:16 Inflation and What Causes It25:50 The Real Economy28:25 The Real Purpose of Taxes32:13 How Will We Pay For it?Credits: Written, Narrated, and Directed by 1DimeEdited by Biodegradable (@BiodeEditable on Twitter)Thumbnail by Stafoh (@Stafoh on Twitter)Music by: Battleblock Theatre OSTVoodoo Vince OSTConker's Bad Fur Day OSTYoshi Story OSTKevin MacLeodSources and further learning: Books and Papers: -The Deficit Myth by Stephanie Kelton-Soft Currency Economics II by Warren Mosler-Modern Money Theory: A Primer on Macroeconomics for Sovereign Monetary Systems by L. Randall Wray-Debt: The First 5,000 Years by David Graeber-Seven Deadly Innocent Frauds Of Economic Policy by Warren Mosler: http://www.moslereconomics.com/wp-content/powerpoints/7DIF.pd- Why Money Growth Does Not Cause Inflation: forbes.com/sites/johntharvey/2011/05/14/money-growth-does-not-cause-inflation/?sh=63e1a9c42f58-What happened in Zimbabue? http://bilbo.economicoutlook.net/blog/?p=3773-What Caused Hyperinflation in the Weimar Germany?: http://moslereconomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Weimar-Republic-Hyperinflation-through-a-Modern-Monetary-Theory-Lens.pdfLectures and Podcasts:-L. Randall Wray - Modern Money Theory for Beginners: youtu.be/E5JTn7GS4oA-Warren Mosler: How Modern Monetary Theory Actually Works: youtu.be/W97s3zbFKvc-Bill Mitchell: Demystifying Modern Monetary Theory:youtu.be/YnyDRwSqp2E-Everything You Want to Know About Modern Monetary Theory:youtu.be/7sd-ElKMbPI-How Quantitative Easing Differs from Money Printing | QE Explained: youtu.be/ZbqtpKk6iC8-The Macro and Cheese Pod: https://podcasts.bcast.fm/macro-n-cheese-Check out the first few episodes of the MMT Pod: mmtpodcast.buzzsprout.comCheck out more 1Dime content: Best 1Dime videos: youtube.com/watch?v=vXeEIBPuAxs&list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=pax-zns-RnI&list=PLyytc2-LIrN76QbCkj4Y6w65OAgpyIuRgAbout 1Dime (not One Dime): 1Dime is an educational channel dedicated to countering one dimensional thought by analyzing socio-political issues through the lens of theory, history, pop culture, and political economy.
Planet of the Robots: Four Futures of Automation 1Dime 2021-10-15 | Support 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialA mini documentary about four possible futures after capitalism in a world of increasing automation and Artificial Intelligence. This video is part of a collaboration with JT from Second Thought. Check out their video after this! The production of this video was made possible entirely by Patrons. Become a Patron if you want to make ambitious projects like this possible!Buy Me a Coffee: ko-fi.com/1dimeCheck out my podcast 1Dime Radio (on all podcast platforms)Automation under capitalism or Automation under socialism? The differences would be life changing and could manifest in various ways. How could automation impact our lives? Who will own the robots? In this video we explore four possible futures. However, these futures could intersect and we may not just get one of them, as some of the futures are highly related to each other and are already relevant to capitalist societies today. This video analyzes the relationship between automation, post-scarcity, climate change, and political economy using Peter Frase's book titled "Four Futures: Life After Capitalism" among other works. Timestamp:0:00 Intro2:15 Automation and Ecology 7:30 Resource Scarcity vs Post-Scarcity 8:54 Exteriminism: Hierarchy with Scarcity12:56 Rentism: Hierarchy with Abundance18:52 Socialism: Egalitarianism with Scarcity23:46 Communism: Egalitarianism with AbundanceCredits: Written, Narrated, and Directed by 1DimeEdited by Biodegradable (@BiodeEditable on Twitter)Thumbnail by Stafoh (@Stafoh on Twitter)Music by: Electrosoul System (intro), LML, Rogue State + Jaybee (second song), Inertia (Third song), White Bat Audio/Karl Casey (The rest of the songs until the outro), and Astrophysics (outro song). Sources and Further Reading:Books:Four Futures: Life After Capitalism by Peter Frase : versobooks.com/books/1847-four-futuresInventing the Future: Postcapitalism and a World Without Work by Alex Williams and Nick Srnicek The Robots Are Coming! The Future of Jobs in the Age of Automation by Andrés OppenheimerThe Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of Mass Unemployment by Martin FordA World Without Work by Daniel SusskindThe Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies by Andrew McAfee and Erik BrynjolfssonFully Automated Luxury Communism by Aaron BastaniThe Zero Marginal Cost Society by Jeremy Rifkin AI Superpowers by Kai Fu Lee Bullshit Jobs by David GraeberThe People’s Republic of Walmart by Leigh Phillips and Michal RozworskiArticles: Frey, Carl Benedikt, and Michael A. Osborne. "The future of employment: How susceptible are jobs to computerisation?." Technological forecasting and social change (2017)oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/blog/automation-and-the-future-of-work-understanding-the-numbersCheck out more 1Dime content: Best 1Dime videos: youtube.com/watch?v=vXeEIBPuAxs&list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jn1Dime Podcast: youtube.com/channel/UCFQlxdYqyXXuxBkuodA7gfQAbout 1Dime (not One Dime): 1Dime is an educational channel dedicated to countering one dimensional thought by analyzing socio-political issues through the lens of theory, history, pop culture, and political economy.
Canadian Politics In a Nutshell 1Dime 2021-10-08 | Canadian Political Parties EXPLAINED #Canada #Politics #PoliticalPartiesPatreon: patreon.com/OneDimeTwitter: twitter.com/TheRapNerd7Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/1dimeWhat's going on in Canadian politics? Is Canada a progressive country? Here is a practical (totally serious and not biased) guide to the political parties of Canada and their ideological differences. While most people don't care about Canada's elections or Canadian politics in general, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding Canadian society and a lack of YouTubers who analyze it from a leftist perspective. Edited by 1DimeThumbnail by StafohSources: https://pastebin.pl/view/9e3951e3Many images were either hand-drawn or acquired via PixbayTimestamps0:00 Intro 1:20 Myths About Canada5:32 Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party 10:30 The Conservative Party 13:15 The Deficit Myth15:49 The NDP (New Democratic Party) 18:02 The Bloc Québécois19:14 The Green Party19:55 The Peoples Party of Canada (PPC)21:35 The Commie Party22:05 How To Help The Channel
The Culture Industry and The Death of Hip Hop 1Dime 2021-09-11 | Support 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialWhat happened to Hip Hop Music? How did it become commercialized? What is "Mumble Rap"? Find out in this video about The Culture Industry.This video explores how Capitalism impacted Hip Hop music using Theodor Adorno’s theory of “The Culture Industry” and “Standardization” in Popular Music. We go over how corporate incentives and consumer ideology impact the production of rap music and how one dimensional standardized music formulas condition how people listen to music. We also discuss how various aspects of the music industry such as the media spectacle, marketing, corporate interests, streaming platforms, and record labels impact rap music both in terms of sound and its materialistic subject matter. Credits: Intro by Artin Salimi: youtube.com/c/ArtinSalimiTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro1:28 What Happened to Hip Hop?6:14 A Brief History of Hip Hop: Record Labels, The Internet and Streaming Platforms.13:07 The Culture Industry and Theodor Adorno15:30 Standardization In Popular Music 18:40 Aesthetic Branding and Pseudo Individualism20:28 Conditioned Tastes 22:23 Addiction Formulas25:43 Fast Food Music 29:04 Cultivated Demand 30:38 Imitation Over Innovation 32:20 Escapism, Conditioning and Social Control33:56 Ideology, Cultural Hegemony and the Spectacle37:09 Art Beyond CapitalismVideo clips Referenced: PolitikZ - "REAL HIP HOP": youtu.be/QHYwprmWMfYSources:-The Culture Industry: Selected essays on mass culture by Theodor Adorno-Essays on Popular Music by Adorno-The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory by John Seabrook-The Addiction Formula-Many Years of listening to Hip Hop musicCheck out more 1Dime content: Second Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCFQlxdYqyXXuxBkuodA7gfQBest 1Dime videos: youtube.com/watch?v=vXeEIBPuAxs&list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jnAbout 1Dime (not One Dime): 1Dime is an educational channel dedicated to countering one dimensional thought by analyzing socio-political issues through the lens of theory, history, pop culture, and political economy
Acid Communism 1Dime 2021-08-05 | Enjoy the Trip! Support 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialCheck out my podcast 1Dime Radio (on all podcast platforms)What was Mark Fisher working towards with his concept of Acid Communism? In this video, we discuss the relationship between the 1960's Counterculture, hippies, psychedelia, and past & present socialist movements. We will analyze the problems and lost potentials of these movements through the lens of the late Mark Fisher's concepts of "Acid Communism" , Capitalist Realism, Lost Futures, Hauntology, and Post-Work. We will interpret the potential uses of psychedelic culture and its implications on consciousness. We also critique problems with rational and strictly material appeals in the contemporary left and discuss how the left should regard spirituality and higher desires for things like meaning, freedom, and free time.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:49 Rational vs Psychological Appeals7:35 May 19689:20 1960s Counterculture15:52 Lost Futures18:43 Socialism Freedom and Mental Health21:50 Ego and Political Identity23:51 Machiavellian Spirituality24:35 OutroTo be clear: We do not endorse or condone the use of any illegal substancesOutro music by Artin Salimi: youtube.com/channel/UCpxTegQA3NUq9scE-XQJzwwCheck out more 1Dime content: Second Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCFQlxdYqyXXuxBkuodA7gfQBest 1Dime videos: youtube.com/watch?v=vXeEIBPuAxs&list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jnAbout 1Dime (not One Dime): 1Dime is an educational channel dedicated to countering one dimensional ideology by analyzing socio-political issues through the lens of theory, history, pop culture, and political economy
The Meme War 1Dime 2021-07-12 | Support my work on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeThis is a video about why memes matter, how memes shape politics, why memes influence elections, the problems with leftist memes, and how memes spread ideology. Leave a comment and let's Seize the Memes of Production! Edited by 1DimeSong at 17 minutes in is called “Powerup!” By Jeremy BlakeBuy me a Coffee: ko-fi.com/1dimeTwitter: twitter.com/TheRapNerd7Check out Zero Books' Can the Left Learn to Meme by Mike Watson: https://www.mikewatson.fi/EmpLemon Clip: youtu.be/r8Y-P0v2Hh01Dime Meme Account: instagram.com/1dimememeChapters: Introduction - 0:00Memes and Politics - 1:33Memes as Ideological Warfare - 5:23Memes and Literacy - 7:00Left Vs Right Wing Memes - 9:00Was the Right Better at Memes - 13:24Rational Appeals vs Framing - 18:28The Marketplace of Ideas - 20:57Moving Outside Echo Chambers - 21:58How the Left Can Use Memes - 23:29Outro - 25:30Check out my Podcast: youtube.com/channel/UCFQlxdYqyXXuxBkuodA7gfQ
The Burnout Society: Hustle Culture, Self Help, and Social Control (Documentary) 1Dime 2021-05-23 | Support my work on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialA Documentary about how Hustle Culture, Workaholism, Toxic Productivity, Self Improvement, and Self-Help gurus like Gary Vaynerchuk function as a form of Social Control, which the Philosopher Byung-Chul Han calls Psychopolitics. Psychopolitics is a form of smart power that governs our Neoliberal Society of Control. Hustle Culture and Positive Psychology (Toxic Positivity) are just some of its many manifestations. It is leading to burnout, depression, and anxiety. Support my work on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDime#HustleCulture #SelfImprovement #SelfhelpCredits: Written, Narrated, and Directed by 1DimeEdited by Biodegradable: twitter.com/BiodeEditableMusic by Karl Casey/White Bat AudioThumbnail by StafohBooks I drew Inspiration from: PsychoPolitics: Neoliberalism and New Technologies of Power by Byung Chul HanThe Burnout Society by Byung Chul HanThe Transparency Society by Byung Chul HanThe Protestant Work Ethic and The Spirit of Capitalism by Max WeberCapitalist Realism by Mark FisherTheories of Ideology by Jan RehmannInventing the Future: Postcapitalism and a World Without Work by Nick Srnicek and Alex WilliamsIn Praise of Idleness by Bertrand RusselZhuangzi: The Essential WritingsEconomic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren By John Meynard KeynesTimestamp0:00 A New Society of Control3:59 Hustle Culture and Self-Help6:09 Gary Vee and Self-Help Gurus8:26 PSYCHOPOLITICS11:48 Smart Power15:15 Burnout and Depression19:33 Ideology and Fantasy24:45 The Gig Economy27:36 Free Time and PostCapitalism30:20 Daoism and Idleness32:00 Automation and WorkCheck out more 1Dime content: Second Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCFQlxdYqyXXuxBkuodA7gfQBest 1Dime videos: youtube.com/watch?v=vXeEIBPuAxs&list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jnSupport my work at Patreon.com/Onedime
The Socialism of Warren Buffet 1Dime 2021-03-23 | Support 1Dime on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesBuy me a Coffee: ko-fi.com/1dimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialA mini-documentary about the "Socialism" of Warren Buffett, stock market investors, and the nature of capitalism. Watch until the end. Here, we will explain how the stock market works, how how Billionaires get rich in the stock market, and how Warren Buffett himself admits the failings of capitalism.Timestamp:0:00 Intro2:30 How the Stock Market works4:08 How Warren Buffett got rich5:26 Problems with the stock market10:20 Do investors foster innovation?12:00 Brief History of Capitalism15:07 Do Investors take risk?16:35 Can anyone become rich?19:48 Solutions24:05 The Root Problem29:28 Stock Market Crashes32:20 The Role of the State36:45 Origins of the Police37:34 Class ConflictMusic Provided by:White Bat Audio: youtube.com/channel/UC_6hQy4elsyHhCOskZo0U5gSteady Delta: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy...Beats Provided By freebeats.ioSources used in this video: pastebin.com/YGde2nPVCheck out more 1Dime content: Second Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCFQlxdYqyXXuxBkuodA7gfQBest 1Dime videos: youtube.com/watch?v=vXeEIBPuAxs&list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jnAbout 1Dime (not One Dime): 1Dime is an educational channel dedicated to countering one dimensional thought by analyzing socio-political issues through the lens of theory, history, pop culture, and political economy
Why Billionaires Prefer Democrats (Documentary) 1Dime 2020-12-18 | Support my work on Patreon: patreon.com/OneDimeEmail 1dimeman@gmail.com for inquiriesBuy Me a Coffee: ko-fi.com/1dimeTwitter: twitter.com/1DimeOfficialCheck out my podcast 1Dime Radio (on all podcast platforms)Hit the Notification Bell to get notified when I upload videos! Do Billionaires support Democrats? Which Billionaires support Democrats? Why would Billionaires Prefer Democrats? This video is a systemic analysis of the long term and short term interests of capitalism and the politics that regulate it. The question as to why many billionaires like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Jeff Bezos support and/or vote for Democrats does get addressed so we highly suggest watching the video essay to the end to get the full picture.1Dime / 1 Dime / OneDime / One DimeMusic Provided by White Bat Audio: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyytc2-LIrN7m-6U6QtbO8mbmNRxTmerYTimestamps: Intro: 0:00 Ideas Vs Economic Conditions: 2:34Ideology as a Superstructure: 9:30Long Term VS Short Term Interests: 14:32The Real Difference between Democrats and Republicans: 23:45Illusion of Choice and Political Polarization: 26:50Check out more 1Dime content: Second Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCFQlxdYqyXXuxBkuodA7gfQBest 1Dime videos: youtube.com/watch?v=vXeEIBPuAxs&list=PLyytc2-LIrN6K4jLRKY8r0Xt44YW6l1jnAbout 1Dime (not One Dime): 1Dime is an educational channel dedicated to countering one dimensional ideology by analyzing socio-political issues through the lens of theory, history, pop culture, and political economy
