How to Be an Anticapitalist in the Twenty-First Century — Economic Democracy and Power

Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world.This episode explores How to Be an Anticapitalist in the Twenty-First Century by Erik Olin Wright as a systems-level analysis of capitalism, economic democracy, and private power.The discussion examines:· incentive structures· institutional persistence· feedback loops· hidden system dynamics· structural outcomesUsing Wright’s framework, the episode looks at capitalism as one form of power among others: economic power, state power, and democratic social power. What appears to be a debate over markets is also a deeper question about who controls the decisions that shape work, investment, technology, and collective life.📺 Watch on YouTube:👉 https://youtu.be/HvOYIV-jG3M❤️ Support on Patreon:👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-be-and-159798384?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkAuthor SupportIf these ideas resonate, consider reading the work yourself or borrowing it from your local library. Supporting authors and libraries helps keep critical inquiry accessible.Call to ActionIf you value systems-level analysis like this, please follow, rate, and share the project.AI Use DisclosureThis content was created using AI-assisted tools for research synthesis, structuring, and narration support. All analysis, framing, and editorial decisions are guided by human judgment as part of the Crisis in Perception project.