Socialism advocates for a fundamental shift in the labor process found in capitalist societies. Under capitalism, workers are alienated from production, following rigid capital relations that reinforce a divide between mental and physical labor. This alienation creates workers who see these conditions as natural. Changes in society stem from altering production structures and fostering human beings capable of evolving production relations. Marx viewed this as a continuous learning process involving material practices, emphasizing the interplay between changing circumstances and laboring subjects.
Two phases of social change exist: the initial phase marked by struggles between the old and new, and the mature phase where new systems organically emerge. Despite setbacks in socialist practices, the recognition of collective labor and need for coordinated production is vital for human progress.
New technology has increasingly socialized production, enhancing global interconnectedness. Knowledge and data have gained importance in accumulation, but are controlled by a few tech giants. For technology to serve social progress, means of production must be democratized, enabling a vibrant political process for planning production. The rise of collective social labor over individual productivity highlights capitalism’s insensitivity toward collective wisdom.
Furthermore, capitalism’s focus on private gain conflicts with sustaining human-nature interdependence. Addressing climate change and environmental impact as mere market failures falls short. Socialism offers a solution by realigning production with collective welfare, viewing nature as integral to human existence rather than an object for exploitation. By fostering a balanced relationship with nature, socialism becomes essential to addressing modern ecological and societal challenges, ultimately ensuring human survival and advancement.
Original Story https://peoplesdemocracy.in/2024/1117_pd/socialism-imperative-call-human-existence-and-civilisation
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Publish Date: 2024-11-15 18:29:00
