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Re: The Social Capitalist’s Manifesto

Paul Bowtle — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:08:40 -0000

Hi Nick, your attributes of the Social Capitalist really resonsate with me, I was in a Facebook conversation with a friend and I was accused of being "anti-capitalist" as I stated that I could no longer stomach the westernised corporate world claims of building "sustainable" enterprises when the reality is that they are predominantly driven by short-term shareholder demands for increasing returns - this led to me to reflecting on what I did believe in, I am familiar with the concepts of Social Capital and Social Capitalism, and wondered if such a thing as a Social Capitalist existed. Googling the term found your blog and really connected with the attributes that you had put together, do you have any objections with me sharing them with a network of like minded individuals? My connection is less to do with social media, but when you reflect on what is happening in the middle east, facilitated to some extent by the social media - it demonstrates the power that like minded people hold

Re: The Social Capitalist’s Manifesto

Francisco Martinez — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:37:57 -0000

A commodity is a fancy word for luxury, if your labour is a luxury to your employer, then you are practically his Slave; specially if there are no regulations to protect You (the most precious resourse in Gods Eyes) from his MANY ABUSES!!!

Re: The Social Capitalist’s Manifesto

Film indirmeden izle — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:37:50 -0000

Both terms "social" and "capitalist" does not really seem to go together.
But I quite like the ideas presented in this post.Thank you.

Re: The Social Capitalist’s Manifesto

mathewheart — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:23:35 -0000

Both forms of government are flawed to say that least!!!!

Re: The Social Capitalist’s Manifesto

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Re: The Social Capitalist’s Manifesto

desnik — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:05:41 -0000

It would have been a perfect world, if we could simply combine terms and invest new ones;))
Yes, I got the idea is what manner "social" was used in the post
Reading Marx:
"A society is capitalist if most production is carried on by employees working with means of production (equipment and materials) belonging to their employer, producing commodities which belong to the employer. (Employees: those whose services are treated as commodities. 'Labour is a commodity like any other')"
I think he only missed to say that employees belong to the employer, as well:)

Re: The Social Capitalist’s Manifesto

Nick O'Neill — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:47:17 -0000

So don't think of social as "socialist" ... it's social in the sense of socializing with others. Socializers and capitalists fit well with one another :) Combine the two and you have a social capitalist!

Re: The Social Capitalist’s Manifesto

desnik — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:31:02 -0000

Both terms "social" and "capitalist" does not really seem to go together.
But I quite like the ideas presented in this post.
SMEs re the driving power and core of every market regulated economy.

Re: The Social Capitalist’s Manifesto

Nick ONeill — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:26:08 -0000

@John, I definitely agree that not all of Marx's ideas are accurate but I simply thought it would be an interesting perspective for defining another position. This idea can be applied everywhere but the main point is the attributes of social capitalists who take advantage of these new technologies/platforms. To help their ideas spread.

Re: The Social Capitalist’s Manifesto

JohnMcDonald — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:17:27 -0000

The digital revolution almost proves Marx's critique of capital consolidation during the industrial era, but it also shows how dated and irrelevant his solutions are to the new economy.

At this point, abolishing ownership of the means of production would be oppressive to average people with a bit of initiative. This is because a computer, internet connection, and free CMS script are all you need to create profit directly from own labor.

The information revolution appears to be putting control over production in more decentralized hands. Soon we'll even see it in machine manufacturing as the 3D printers become more common and affordable.

Of course, the power of the "captains of industry" isn't completely gone, nor will they completely give in without a fight. If any tribes get too big, the kings might notice. Its just getting harder for them to do anything about it.

Re: The Social Capitalist’s Manifesto

RobertJLowe — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:02:03 -0000

What an amazing post, as an entrepreneur, you need to take risks and be highly adaptable to change, that's our advantage over large companies. We can change before them; better, faster, stronger.