paul mason - post capitalism
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INFORMATION GOODSARE DIFFERENT
⌘C⌘V
ZERO MARGINAL COSTunless…monopoly, patent + defensible
IP
RESULT:Systematic under-utilisation
of information
+ WAGES & WORKDECOUPLED
+ RISE OF…collaborative
unmanaged
free social
INFORMATION IS PHYSICALDigital “layer”
of realityexpanding
INFO MACHINES……last forever…cost nothing
…socially upgraded
TRANSITION PATHExpand collaboration
Promote Zero CostReduce necessary labour
Promote work/wage decoupling
CAPITALISMComplex, adaptive system.
Infotech suppresses adaptation reflex
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