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The Symmetrical yet Asymmetrical Dependency between Capitalists and Workers
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Workers and capitalists are mutually dependent, but ordinary workers need their jobs more than capitalists need individual workers' contributions, leading to an asymmetrical relationship. The stability of the system was underestimated, and it is essential to advocate for day-to-day reforms and politically organize to build a cohesive working class.

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The dependency between capitalists and workers is symmetrical, but ordinary workers need their jobs more than capitalists need individual workers.
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The dependency between capitalists and workers is symmetrical, but ordinary workers need their jobs more than capitalists need individual workers. The stability of the system was underestimated, even though it was predicted that the rising working class would take power.

Chapter
The Symmetrical yet Asymmetrical Dependency between Capitalists and Workers
Episode
#349 – Bhaskar Sunkara: The Case for Socialism
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Lex Fridman Podcast