Why Capitalists Need Communists: The Politics of Flourishing

Britain faces inequality, public services under pressure, climate change, and automation and artificial intelligence. Charles Seaford's book "Why Capitalists Need Communists" demonstrates that radical progressive change is possible and that new alliances can form to tackle these challenges. He suggests planning, redistribution, re-fashioned business and finance, and a new ideology to create the conditions for more people to flourish.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 244 pages
\n Publication date: 22 February 2019
\n Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
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Britain faces a multitude of daunting challenges, including profound inequality, strained public services, the urgent need to address climate change, and the long-term implications of automation and artificial intelligence. At the same time, the political and economic elite seem to be at a deadlock, with a prevailing sense that things can only worsen. In his book, Why Capitalists Need Communists, Charles Seaford compellingly argues that this need not be the case. He demonstrates that radical, progressive change is indeed feasible and that the polarization and nostalgia plaguing us are not inevitable.

History has shown that significant transformations occur precisely when the ruling elite loses confidence, which is precisely the situation we find ourselves in today. This loss of confidence opens up opportunities for new alliances to form and for transformative change to take place. To address these challenges effectively, it will require a comprehensive plan that involves redistribution of resources, reimagining of business and finance models, and the adoption of a new ideology that affirms our ability to create the conditions for widespread flourishing.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in shaping the future. Through interviews with over 50 business people, politicians, analysts, and activists, Seaford provides a comprehensive roadmap for achieving this transformative change. He offers insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and offers practical solutions that can be implemented to create a more equitable and sustainable society.

In conclusion, Why Capitalists Need Communists is a thought-provoking and timely book that offers a hopeful vision for the future. It challenges the prevailing narratives of capitalism and communism and provides a roadmap for achieving a more prosperous and equitable society. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our world.

\n Weight: 362g\n
Dimension: 207 x 176 x 10 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783319987545\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019\n