What Is Socialism? | Socialism 101 #5

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[rickmendoza]

HA I GOT A “STOP SOCIALISM” AD ON THIS

[cielrobinson]

hey algorithm this video is so engaging i am very engaged

[qqqalo]

"Socialism is based" - PragerU

[kamado]

wait, i thought socialism was when the government did stuff? and it was more socialism the more stuff it does? (edit: great informative video, by the way)

[ThePeaceReport]

Glad you're bringing more nuance to the definition of Socialism. ✊🏼

[whythelongface]

This comment is to let Paul know he is among the first rays of light of red dawn, peering through the gears and machinations of bourgeois diversion

[whiteboardpen]

I need to get my teacher to show this in English because our definitions when we read mildly left wing literature are definitions in English are capitalism - private means of production, socialism - worker owned means of production, communism - everyone gets paid the same

[SocialistSwann]

Well explained and well made. Think socialism just might be the way forward now!

[ssmmtt]

Dude… I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making these videos. As a Marxist I’m always desperate for quality theory content but almost always disappointed. I can’t get enough of this content though

[jason]

Excellent video as always! Been sharing/quietly-sliding them into my family/friend's DMs...

[leninbilalexander]

[Insert witty comment to disguise the fact that I am doing this for the algorithm]

[authenticbaguette]

These videos are really straight-forward explanations of concepts that took me years to properly learn about.
Great work, my man. keep it up.

[BruhWhyDidTheyChangeThis]

This is my favorite series on YouTube! Keep it up. I’m excited for more advanced videos!

[whythelongface]

This comment is for the algorithm. Recommend this to more people

[legatobluesummers]

You helped me understand communism and socialism so much better. I realise how fortunate I am to be born in this age of freedom. You made me so much more grateful and happier for what I have. At times we take freedom for granted so videos like this are very helpful. Thank you

[Octoberfurst]

I absolutely love your videos! You make complex subjects easier to understand. I hope this comment helps the algorithm!

[adibaby]

This is an excellent series btw, I’m really glad you’re making it! I’m sorry you’re dealing with financial struggles, I wish I could donate but I’m in the same boat as you. Wish you luck!

[groofay]

I've been looking forward to every episode of this so far, and will continue to look forward to the next one. What a clear, concise distillation of ML understanding.

[mrchnng]

i am an anarchist and i think it's interesting to see this use of terminology; in anarchist circles and communities, the distinction between "communism" and "socialism" is not really defined as we do not believe in a transitional state. the definition of "socialism" is only dependent on the person using the term, i know at least one person who uses the term "libertarian socialism" to describe pretty much what i believe, but i call it "anarchist communism" (or "anarcho-communism", but i prefer the former"). just an interesting observation.

[JohnT.]

Nice. You mentioned the "Critique of the Gotha Program" concerning labor time vouchers. I am sure you are aware of Professor Paul Cockshott's Cyber Labor Time Credits. The idea of labor time vouchers has been kicked around for a long time because they don't circulate. Even the American Socialist Daniel De Leon wrote about it in his essay titled "Fifteen Questions about Socialism." I use to be a De Leonist but I have been an ML since 2020. This has upset those I know who are De Leonist considering they are anti-communists.