Post-capitalism
This thread explores post-capitalist theory and practice—examining transition strategies, prefigurative politics, and the imagination of alternatives.
References
| Reference | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Fisher | To create | Capitalist realism |
| Nick Srnicek & Alex Williams | To create | Inventing the Future |
| Degrowth literature | To gather | Steady-state alternatives |
| Speculative fiction | To gather | Imagining alternatives |
People
| Person | Status | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Fisher | To create | Capitalist realism, hauntology |
| Erik Olin Wright | To create | Real utopias |
| Silvia Federici | To create | Commons, reproduction |
Concepts
| Concept | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Capitalist Realism | To create | ”Easier to imagine end of world” |
| Prefigurative Politics | To create | Building the new in the shell of the old |
| Dual Power | Exists | Transition strategy |
| Degrowth | To create | Beyond growth paradigm |
Notes & Research
Praxis
- Document post-capitalist experiments being tracked
- Connect to regenerative economics
- Map relationship to solidarity and mutual aid
- Explore speculative futures
Immediate Direction
Questions to answer:
- What post-capitalist experiments are you tracking?
- How does this connect to regenerative economics?
- What is the relationship to solidarity and mutual aid?
Entry points
- Dual Power — Transition strategy
- Regenerative Constellations — Material alternatives
- Solidarity — Collective practice