Chapter

Understanding the Misconceptions of Marxism
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16:15 - 24:15 (08:00)

Richard Wolff explains the misconceptions of Marxism, particularly in the United States, where it is often associated with old Soviet Marxism. Marxism has many unique elements to its implementation in the real world, including the size and control of the party in charge.

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Marxist ideas have been misunderstood in America, with most people believing the old Soviet Marxism as canonical.
16:15 - 21:12 (04:56)
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Marxism
Summary

Marxist ideas have been misunderstood in America, with most people believing the old Soviet Marxism as canonical. This can be attributed to the taboo against Marxism, which has made it even more difficult to connect back to the origins of the idea.

Chapter
Understanding the Misconceptions of Marxism
Episode
#295 – Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses the implementation of Marxism in the real world, analyzing the unique elements of Marx and Lenin's ideas for a Vanguard party and central planning decisions.
21:12 - 24:15 (03:03)
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Marxism
Summary

This podcast discusses the implementation of Marxism in the real world, analyzing the unique elements of Marx and Lenin's ideas for a Vanguard party and central planning decisions.

Chapter
Understanding the Misconceptions of Marxism
Episode
#295 – Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast