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In this radical and visionary new book, McKenzie Wark argues that the all-pervasive presence of data in our networked society has given rise to a new mode of production, one not ruled over by capitalists and their factories but by those who own and control the flow of information. Yet,…

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1 author picked Capital Is Dead as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I have to say I absolutely loved this book because it was so thought provoking and relevant for understanding our current economic system because it is true, the capitalism written about in the 1800s and even 1900s is completely different than what we have today.

Even before web3, it’s plainly obvious that the role of information has increased in importance against the commodity and it’s vital to understand its implications.

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