"From the Cancer Stage of Capitalism to the Political Principle of the Common: Social Immune Response of Food as Commons" by @nick_rose96 #foodcommons should be grounded on appeals to + support of anti- & post-capitalist movements if they want 2 succeed https://t.co/2Q38QJBf6F https://t.co/O7qDUa5eNW
From the Cancer Stage of Capitalism to the Political Principle of the Common: The Social Immune Response of "Food as Commons".
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The discussions highlight the metaphor of capitalism as a social cancer and emphasize the urgent need for societal immune responses like decommodification and food as a commons. The tone is analytical and hopeful, with references to systemic change, showing a strong engagement with the article's critique of capitalism and its potential to inspire social movements.
Most discussions recognize the critique of capitalism's role in ecological and social issues, supporting the view that neoliberal capitalism acts like a social cancer, as reflected in posts that describe capitalism as 'social cancer' and advocate for food
The discussions show high engagement with the topic, emphasizing concerns about sustainability, systemic change, and the role of social movements, indicating strong interest in the article's themes.
Several posts delve into the metaphors and implications of the article, such as references to 'social immune responses' and calling for support for anti-capitalist movements, demonstrating active reflection and dialogue.
Though primarily supportive and reflective, some comments hint at the potential for policy or social change, but overall, the discussions suggest the article's ideas resonate enough to influence ongoing debates about food systems and capitalism.
Abstract in brief
- The text argues that the global food system is in crisis due to the "cancer stage of capitalism," which is characterized by relentless profit motives, commodification, and financialization, leading to ecological and social degradation.
- It draws on interdisciplinary research and medical metaphors, notably comparing humanity's impact to cancer invading an organism, to explain how economic pursuits threaten planetary health, with particular focus on South America's grain, oilseed, and livestock sectors.
- An emerging social immune response, including initiatives like decommodification, degrowth, and food as a commons, signals potential for change, but these efforts currently lack clear strategies and coherence to effectively address the crisis.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyFrom the Cancer Stage of Capitalism to the Political Principle of the Common: The Social Immune Response of “Food as Commons” https://t.co/QPJ8aTSQjb Looks like a cracker: I just hope they handle the problems of urbanisation creatively. @nick_rose96 @Oscarthefarmer https://t.co/Yqpm49SNnA
@IJHPM @JLacyNichols @whanbam1 @LabonteRonald From the Cancer Stage of Capitalism to the Political Principle of the Common: The Social Immune Response of “Food as Commons” https://t.co/RYqNRZ15G5 by @nick_rose96
Can we really achieve 'sustainable food systems' under a political and economic system that requires perpetual growth? https://t.co/RHkQJ8Ezph https://t.co/uXUAqPNsWn
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Capitalism as a form of social cancer afflicting humanity, yet which at the same time is internalised and naturalised as 'normal' From the Cancer Stage of Capitalism to the Political Principle of the Common: The Social Immune Response of "Food as Commons https://t.co/yBQMIh9FWv
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RT @JoseLViveroPol: "From the Cancer Stage of Capitalism to the Political Principle of the Common: Social Immune Response of Food as Common…
RT @JoseLViveroPol: "From the Cancer Stage of Capitalism to the Political Principle of the Common: Social Immune Response of Food as Common…
Can we really achieve 'sustainable food systems' under a political and economic system that requires perpetual growth? https://t.co/RHkQJ8Ezph https://t.co/uXUAqPNsWn
RT @JoseLViveroPol: "From the Cancer Stage of Capitalism to the Political Principle of the Common: Social Immune Response of Food as Common…
RT @JoseLViveroPol: "From the Cancer Stage of Capitalism to the Political Principle of the Common: Social Immune Response of Food as Common…
"From the Cancer Stage of Capitalism to the Political Principle of the Common: Social Immune Response of Food as Commons" by @nick_rose96 #foodcommons should be grounded on appeals to + support of anti- & post-capitalist movements if they want 2 succeed https://t.co/2Q38QJBf6F https://t.co/O7qDUa5eNW
RT @PhilBakerNZ: @IJHPM @JLacyNichols @whanbam1 @LabonteRonald From the Cancer Stage of Capitalism to the Political Principle of the Common…
@IJHPM @JLacyNichols @whanbam1 @LabonteRonald From the Cancer Stage of Capitalism to the Political Principle of the Common: The Social Immune Response of “Food as Commons” https://t.co/RYqNRZ15G5 by @nick_rose96
From the Cancer Stage of Capitalism to the Political Principle of the Common: The Social Immune Response of “Food as Commons” https://t.co/QPJ8aTSQjb Looks like a cracker: I just hope they handle the problems of urbanisation creatively. @nick_rose96 @Oscarthefarmer https://t.co/Yqpm49SNnA
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