Ne Plus Ultra - Episode 16: Marx's Manifesto (Part. 1)

Welcome everyone to the sixteenth episode of Ne Plus Ultra - Marx's Manifesto. Today, we examine the work and influence of one of history's more divisive figures, Karl Marx. To some Marx is a mass murderer, to others, a glorious reformer. However, the question for today's episode is what will we find when we leave the hyperbole behind and examine Marx as a man? In this episode we talk about how Marx viewed himself in his own time, as well as what is valuable from Marx's teaching that can still be relevant to our world today. We also have a discussion about the history of the Soviet Union as we can't mention Marx without mentioning the world's most famous communist state. As well as an exploration of critical turning points in Soviet history that could have changed the development of communism, and the world. Come and join me as we explore Marx's Manifesto in a 21st century world. Unfortunately the later part of the episode will have to be saved until the middle of next week. This week, I decided that rather than releasing the podcast late, I would instead release the topical segment now, and the listener segment next week. It's another wild ride for the part of your brain that enjoys the finer things here on Ne Plus Ultra. Stay thinking my friends. -Spencer