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From Alpha To Omega

Tom O'Brien
Socialism
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Marxism
Precariat
Cybernetics
Capitalism
Class Analysis
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Economic Planning
Northern Ireland
Working Class
Marx's Value Theory
Lean Production
Market Socialism
Fordism
Unionism
Democratic Unionist Party
Book Writing Process

What is happening to our economy and our politics? Are we stuck forever in this corporate dystopia? What can we learn from the failures of radical politics over the last 100 years? Commandante Alpha talks in depth to experts from the fields of Political Economy, Politics, Science, Philosophy, Complexity, Mathematics, Music, and the Environment.

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I answer your questions on the recent lecture I gave entitled 'Unifying Marxism and Cybernetics'

This is a re-recording of a talk I gave recently at the 'Complex Anarchism Symposium' in Brussels Belgium this May. I present some research from the book we are writing about socialist political economy and planning, where we unify the fields of Marx... more

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We continue our discussion with Paul S. Adler, this time about his 2019 book “The 99% Economy: How Democratic Socialism Can Overcome the Crises of Capitalism”. In particular we talk about how capitalist firms ... more

We interview Prof. Adler about his 1990 paper 'Marx, Machines, and Skill'.

This is part one. In part two we discuss his 2019 book "The 99% Economy: How Democratic Socialism Can Overcome The Crises of Capitalism".

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Recent Guests

Paul S. Adler
Professor of Management and Organization, Sociology and Environmental Studies
University of Southern California
Episode: Episode 333: #219 Does Capitalism Deskill Workers? w/ Paul S. Adler
Anna Fielder
Sociologist in the Midwifery Department, Auckland University of Technology, and a former practicing midwife.
Auckland University of Technology
Episode: Episode 331: #217 Going Into Labour w/ Anna Fielder - Part 1
Roger Arevalo
A socialist with extensive knowledge in modern management and organizational theory, particularly in the application of the Vanguard Method for socialist economies.
Episode: Episode 329: #215 The Vanguard Method w/ Roger Arevalo Part 1
Matt Vidal
Reader in Sociology and Political Economy at Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Episode: Episode 327: #213 Marx Meets Lean w/ Matt Vidal - Part 1
Tomas Härdin
Researcher into socialist planning systems
Author of Co-simulation and Feedforward Planning on his blog
Episode: Episode 320: #207 Solving Socialist Planning w/ Tomas Härdin
Nick Rogers
Author and economist focusing on socialist economic theory.
Journal of Global Faultlines
Episode: Episode 319: #206 Reflections on Socialism w/ Nick Rogers
Geoffrey Bell
Author of 'The Twilight of Unionism, Ulster and the Future of Northern Ireland'
Episode: Episode 315: #203 The Twilight of Unionism w/ Geoffrey Bell - Part 1

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Tom O'Brien
Host and a driving force behind discussions on political economy, economic theory, and societal critiques, focusing on popularizing these complex ideas for a wide audience.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • Another World is Possible

    Listen to this show and see the socialist future in our present.

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    catbackwards
    United States7 months ago
  • So good

    The smartest commie podcast around

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    Mascifer
    Canada4 years ago
  • episode 152

    this was incredibly frustrating. There are legitimate critiques of David, but this was either really disingenuous or you two really didn't follow David's work much at all. But since he has passed I guess you feel you can attribute whatever ideas you want to him.

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    dymit 2
    United States5 years ago
  • One of the best commie podcasts

    Good interviews, good reading groups. You will learn a lot from this pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pancakesoviet
    United States5 years ago
  • Coolest bunch of dorks ever!

    These guys are the biggest nerds, but also the best nerds! This is just an amazing way to get caught up on really great marxist theory books and articles. And thankfully they’re not a bunch of cosplay marx drones, they’ve got a critical eye and think for themselves. The host is hilarious and the gang are all quite knowledgable and it’s always a pleasure to listen to and learn from.

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Listeners appreciate the engaging, insightful discussions featuring diverse guests—often highlighting the blend of humor and deep analysis. Feedback also indicates a strong interest in the educational value of the content, allowing listeners to grasp complex ideas related to political economy.
Overall, the podcast is praised for its intellectual rigor and ability to make complex subjects accessible, contributing significantly to contemporary leftist discourse.

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Episode 336: #222 Unifying Marxism And Cybernetics Q&A
Q: How would working time accounting deal with complex or risky jobs?
There are experiments in communes that have tried sharing undesirable jobs to maintain equity.
Episode 336: #222 Unifying Marxism And Cybernetics Q&A
Q: What sort of way could dialectics inform cybernetics?
Dialectical materialism or whatever we want to call it is kind of an early form of systems theory.
Episode 336: #222 Unifying Marxism And Cybernetics Q&A
Q: What sort of algorithmic signals from the social and the political world would a grand unified cybernetic system of society use?
Algorithmic signals are a function of the relations of production under that society.
Episode 336: #222 Unifying Marxism And Cybernetics Q&A
Q: What would be the equivalent of primary accumulation for the implementation of communal production?
Primary accumulation by the proletariat would be seizing the means of production.
Episode 331: #217 Going Into Labour w/ Anna Fielder - Part 1
Q: Can you tell us, Anna, then about how midwifery as a trade, as a profession, has evolved over time?
Fielder discusses the historical roles of midwives and the impact of medicalization on childbirth practices, emphasizing the shift from midwives to doctors in attending births due to the development of forceps and the changing societal values around childbirth.

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Engaging in meaningful conversations about the intersections of economy and politics, a diverse array of topics frequently emerges, including capitalism, labor dynamics, socialist frameworks, and the potential for revolutionary change. Episodes often feature expert guests who discuss critical issues like childbirth within capitalist contexts, innovative management methods, and ecological sustainability, thereby exploring how historical and contemporary capitalist structures affect societal relations and individual experiences. This thought-provoking content is unique in its approach, blending academic insights with accessible discourse, making it relevant for those interested in deepening their understanding of socio-economic theories and p... more

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