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Category: Karl-Marx

Part 22: Unveiling the Digital Dystopia: Unpacking Capital Accumulation in the Age of Big Tech

Welcome to our extensive blog post, where we delve into the intricate world of capital accumulation in the digital age, specifically within the realm of big tech. Drawing inspiration from Marx’s analysis of the general law of capitalist accumulation the general law of capitalist accumulation, as outlined by Marx, describes the cyclical process of capital…

July 11, 2023
Part 21: Unraveling the Digital Divide: Exploring Global Capitalism and Wage Disparity in the Digital Realm

Introduction: The digital realm has transformed the global economy, allowing digital workers from various countries to collaborate and compete on a scale never seen before. In this blog post, we delve into the challenges faced by digital workers in relation to national differences in wages and the influence of global capitalism. Drawing inspiration from Karl…

July 11, 2023
Part 20: The Piece-Wage Dilemma: How Productivity Impacts Digital Workers’ Compensation

In the dynamic digital realm, where digital content creators, platform moderators, data analysts, privacy experts, and others flourish, the concept of piece-wages assumes significance. In “Das Kapital,” Karl Marx delves into the complexities of labor relations within capitalist systems, offering valuable insights into the piece-wage system and its implications for digital workers in the digital…

July 11, 2023
Part 19: Uncovering the Wage Dilemma in the Digital Realm: The Impact of Productivity on Digital Workers’ Compensation

In the digital realm, where digital content creators, platform moderators, data analysts, privacy experts, and other professionals thrive, the concept of time-wages takes on a new dimension. In Marx’s seminal work, “Das Kapital,” he delves into the relationship between labor and capital within a capitalist system, providing valuable insights into the concept of time-wages and…

July 11, 2023
Part 18: Unveiling Exploitative Practices: The Transformation of Labor-Power into Wages in the Digital Realm

Marx’s analysis of the transformation of the value of labor-power into wages examines the relationship between labor and capital within a capitalist system. He highlights the exploitative nature of this transformation, wherein workers’ labor-power is commodified and exchanged for wages. In this process, the value of labor-power is determined by the socially necessary labor time…

July 11, 2023
Part 17: Unveiling Exploitative Practices: The Digital Economy’s Different Forms of Relative Surplus-Value

Karl Marx’s analysis of different forms of relative surplus-value highlights the exploitative practices prevalent in capitalist systems. In today’s digital age, these forms extend beyond traditional labor practices to include the unauthorized use of personal data, information, and privacy by big tech companies. This blog post delves into the various manifestations of relative surplus-value within…

July 11, 2023
Part 16: Unraveling the Digital Economy: Changes in Labor-Power Price, Surplus-Value, and Capital Accumulation

In Karl Marx’s analysis, the examination of changes in the price of labor-power and their implications on surplus-value and capital accumulation sheds light on the fundamental dynamics of the capitalist economy. Marx explores how fluctuations in the price of labor-power, which refers to the cost of labor necessary for workers’ subsistence, can influence the extraction…

July 11, 2023
Part 15: Unveiling Surplus-Value in the Digital Age: Impact on Digital Labor and Privacy

Karl Marx’s exploration of absolute and relative surplus-value under machinery and large-scale industry offers valuable insights into the workings of capitalist production. In our digital age, these concepts find resonance in the realm of information, data, and privacy. This blog post delves into the dynamics of surplus-value within the digital landscape, with a focus on…

July 10, 2023
Part 14: Unveiling the Impact of Technology Giants: Machinery and Large-Scale Industry in the Digital Age

In Karl Marx’s seminal work, “Capital: Critique of Political Economy,” he extensively analyzes the profound impact of machinery and large-scale industry on the production process and the exploitation of workers. Marx elucidates how the introduction of machinery revolutionized the mode of production, leading to a significant transformation in labor relations. As technology advanced, machines replaced…

July 10, 2023
Part 13: The Division of Information, Data, and Privacy: Exploring Digital Manufacture and the Exploitation of Digital Labor

Karl Marx’s analysis of the division of labor and the process of manufacture provides profound insights into the exploitative nature of capitalist production. The division of labor, as he observed, results in the separation of mental and manual labor, leading to the creation of distinct roles and hierarchies within the workforce. In this system, the…

July 10, 2023