I read one of his books when I was in college. It had to have been “Democracy at Work”, based on the dates of his publications. I strongly believe he frames idealistic, unrealistic arguments. Each premise I’ve heard presented also depends solely on all members of society being highly altruistic, especially those given the discretion to regulate. He also tends to completely ignore the consistant abuse of power and individual consequence associated with every iteration of attempted communism. Including current regimes. Granted, you could argue that’s an issue with hierarchical structures. Something I think must exist to an extent. I’m not a total free market guy at all. I think a balance of socialist legislature and open market would lead to the best quality of life for the largest amount of humans. Specifically, comprehensive healthcare, housing, education and access to clean food and water. All should be available at little to no cost. I don’t see that being a pie in the sky impossiblity, like trying to force implementation of communism. I found far more agreeable information in “Road to Serfdom” by Hayek. It’s also completely possible for communist groups to exist within capitalist states. The opposite is not possible. Individual choice isn’t a luxury afforded.
Strange, because reading this sounds like you don’t even understand what the mode of production or the contradictions fundamental to capitalism are. I find it hard to believe you’ve read or listened to his works but to each their own
I read one of his books when I was in college. It had to have been “Democracy at Work”, based on the dates of his publications. I strongly believe he frames idealistic, unrealistic arguments. Each premise I’ve heard presented also depends solely on all members of society being highly altruistic, especially those given the discretion to regulate. He also tends to completely ignore the consistant abuse of power and individual consequence associated with every iteration of attempted communism. Including current regimes. Granted, you could argue that’s an issue with hierarchical structures. Something I think must exist to an extent. I’m not a total free market guy at all. I think a balance of socialist legislature and open market would lead to the best quality of life for the largest amount of humans. Specifically, comprehensive healthcare, housing, education and access to clean food and water. All should be available at little to no cost. I don’t see that being a pie in the sky impossiblity, like trying to force implementation of communism. I found far more agreeable information in “Road to Serfdom” by Hayek. It’s also completely possible for communist groups to exist within capitalist states. The opposite is not possible. Individual choice isn’t a luxury afforded.
Strange, because reading this sounds like you don’t even understand what the mode of production or the contradictions fundamental to capitalism are. I find it hard to believe you’ve read or listened to his works but to each their own
It was a decade ago and I did hate it at the time, so, fair.