capitalism

Algorithmic Capitalism: war, chaos, and knots

Algorithmic capitalism proposes an operating scheme that is increasingly defined by circular lines that join the two terms, producing scenarios that do not seem exaggerated to define as apocalyptic. The development of AI strengthens that plot, which becomes increasingly evident through stated strategies and actions taken, where nothing must be disguised. Everything finds an explanation in scientific – or pseudoscientific – statements that bring together absolute confidence in technology, religious beliefs, differences between human beings based on the intelligence quotient.

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21.05.2026 | by Stefano Rota and Rodrigo Magalhães

The politics and ethics of a “Vida Justa”- The Future is Now!

The tendency towards individualisation, the loss of meaning in collective ways of interpreting processes and formulating responses, the dominance of the ideology of success at any cost and of meritocracy – where failure is attributed to individual blame – and the constant undervaluation of physical relationships in favour of virtual ones: all of this points to an anthropological shift that reaches deep levels, including the realm of the unconscious and of dreams.

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19.05.2026 | by Stefano Rota

Capitalism Has its Limits

Judith Butler discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, and its escalating political and social effects in America. "Unfortunately, in the time of the pandemic, none of us can wait. The ideal must now be kept alive in the social movements that are riveted less on the presidential campaign than the long term struggle that lies ahead of us. These courageous and compassionate visions mocked and rejected by capitalist “realists” had enough air time, compelled enough attention, to let increasing numbers – some for the first time – desire a changed world."

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30.03.2020 | by Judith Butler

“Africa is the last frontier of capitalism”, interview with Achille Mbembe

Movement is at the core of life, not necessarily space. If it is translated into space, this is done by means of space being perceived as movement. Therefore, we are facing two completely opposing philosophies. From this point of view, the African movement philosophy, the pre-colonial one, is similar to a rationale specific to the digital world, according to which, fundamentally, one seeks to create connectivity, using networks, instead of tracing categories, classifying, establishing hierarchies and limiting movement.