'TIK's definitions are wrong!' (about Socialism & Capitalism)

The debate rages over the definition of the words "Socialism" and "Capitalism". Critics have said that TIK's definitions of these words are wrong or made up, while TIK argues that these are the historically correct definitions. This video attempts to explain where the critics have gone wrong.

This video is discussing events or concepts that are academic, educational and historical in nature. This video is for informational purposes and was created so we may better understand the past and learn from the mistakes others have made.

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ABOUT TIK 📝

History isn’t as boring as some people think, and my goal is to get people talking about it. I also want to dispel the myths and distortions that ruin our perception of the past by asking a simple question - “But is this really the case?”. I have a 2:1 Degree in History and a passion for early 20th Century conflicts (mainly WW2). I’m therefore approaching this like I would an academic essay. Lots of sources, quotes, references and so on. Only the truth will do.

[TheImperatorKnight]

Bit of an update guys. I’m debating whether or not to publish a video next Monday in order to free up a few extra days for me to do research for future videos. As I’ve said a few times now, Stalingrad is killing me. It’s taking up so much of my time that it’s a struggle to do enough research for the other videos, and now I’m at a point where I desperately need time to study. Therefore, if there’s no video next week, or it’s just a short one, you’ll know why. Stalingrad will be the week after that though regardless.

And my new editor is coming along, but isn’t up to speed yet. They’re still creating more work for me at the moment, not less. There will be an inflection point but that hasn’t happened yet. Them struggling to learn the animation process in Blender has made me realize that I have more skills than I originally thought.

[Saberjet]

"its not .. when two girls share one cup" Tik you came close to owing me a new keyboard with that one.

[guardiandevil]

I actually subscribed to your channel because you use sources and have in depth explanations of these issues. I was generally frustrated by the gross oversimplification of so many of these things and don't have a ton of time to find and read every book you have. The information is greatly appreciated (and the book list)

[samsonsoturian]

People who have berated me for "not knowing what socialism is" consistently refuse to define socialism except to say how wonderful it is.

[dernachtsky]

i always wondered why schools and parks were called public. It's not because anyone can go, it's because it's owned by the government

[michaelwilson]

When I used to be a socialist, I thought it was pretty obvious that it was state ownership... Statelessness would be anarchism... Which is why I always got really confused that the anarchists used to align to some extent with the socialists... It's like an oxymoron, like a fox hanging around with the hounds.

[domobran]

I have to say that I subscribed to you primarily for your political and economic analysis. I know a lot of other Youtubers who cover battles, but you are the first one who provided a hollistic presentation involving politics, economics and military history.

[carpetsnake]

I love how they criticise your definition without providing their own

[Vamooso]

The main thing is using consistent definitions and clearly starting what they are.

I think public discourse would be a lot better if people let other people know they are willing to change their mind, and that those listening don't find this to be an inherently bad thing. It's a big cultural thing that I dislike, people use their anger to make the other people angry, which results in entrenching ideas, which means less and less correction, and more and more mistakes, whatever the field is.

[ggravett]

Idioms such as this exist for a reason Tik, "there's none so deaf as those who will not hear".

[JohnSmith-bfsq]

Love these videos. The discourse is enlightening. And your ability to debate a point based on merit is enjoyable to listen to.

[strategicgamingwithaacorns]

From personal experience, I can assure you that "they're an idiot" and "they don't know what they're talking about" (or similar phrases) are code words for "I disagree with their beliefs so strongly that I refuse to admit the possibility that they might be right."

[crackasaurus_rox]

How can your definitions not be wrong if idealogues change the definitions every few years to invalidate the utility of the words?

[calumdeighton]

Just started the video, and I'm going to just say this.
TIK is rarely wrong. And he makes the effort not to be, and gives disclaimers when something is up for interpretation & debate.

[kevindavis]

Just an observation as a capitalist: I'm not sure you can compare publicly traded companies with what socialists consider owning the means of production. More accurate to say that in capitalist systems, publicly traded companies are owned by public investors. If the workers of a particular publicly traded company can't afford to buy shares of said company, they certainly don't "own" any part of the company they work for. In a socialist system, the workers don't have to buy shares (of course, they don't actually own the company or its means of production, either - the State does).

[qjimq]

Ironically, I learned this at a very early age due to getting a hand me down, early 60's Funk & Wagnel Encyclopedia set. I remember having to show my sources to my teachers in elementary school because they had it all backwards. Thanks for explaining this TIC and everybody should check out an old Encyclopedia to see what's changed or 'evolved'. Most of the inconsistencies TIC points out in WWII are repeated in the US Civil War and usually due to 'Memoirs'.

[georgecostan]

TIK, I have studied history and dealt with anthropology, sociology and the importance of concepts and I see that you are a really, really well read person. You made a very long video, with a lot of conceptual discussion, and I am afraid you were missing a mark: your critics do not realize the importance of proper grasping the concepts they use and the more you explain them, the less they will understand. Maybe have a proper video (series) dealing with the importance of concepts and using WW2 as a case study. I am rooting for you, though, because I like the way your videos make me raise questions on the topics you discuss, which is like you say, the essence of history - make you want to debate. Cheers!

[thenewbohemian]

wow, just stumbled upon this. As an Austrian economist, this put a smile on my face. Keep up the good work TIK.

[rgd]

Hi TIK, I've been following your work for a few years and I've always had a lot of admiration. My question is, can I translate one or more of your videos? I would, of course, give you all the credit. I'm not very skilled with either video or audio, but I have friends with more experience who can help me and I'm keen to try to make it work. My mother tongue is Portuguese, I'm Brazilian, watching videos between 1 or 5 hours just by subtitles is very difficult for most people, the idea would be to "re-record" your videos by translating them. Tell me what you think of the idea. Thanks in advance

[RebelYell_]

You just cannot win with some people TIK