Hi! I am a stranger on this instance, I have read a lot of warnings about the "tankie triad", but wanted to see for myself and keep an open mind.
I watched this video, and it made me want to take a deep dive into socialism/communism, with
as much objectivity as I can.
https://youtu.be/BeRjTtKFlVM
I understand how capitalism works, and I have doubts that it is a sustainable system for society long term, but social democracy has been a good way of keeping capitalism in-check in Norway. So even if capitalism is not ideal, it is in theory possible to tax the rich more and keep the whole thing going in the future. I also understand the exploitation and the extraction of surplus value, rent seeking etc.
Other capitalist countries such as the US is currently struggling with basic human needs. And that is "the shining beacon of capitalism".
In Norway it has for a long time been common to use the US as an example of what not to do.
What I am interested in learning is how society would operate and function under socialism / communism. More about the differences. Preferably from less dry sources than The Capital from Marx. Where can I learn more? Preferably a bit entertaining.
It is important to me that it is historically accurate and factually correct.
Look forward to your replies ๐
Thanks a lot for your thorough reply.
Your view on social democracy is interesting to me. I have more faith in the effects of democracy in a capitalist society than you. Maybe I am a bit naive still. I have no doubts that many countries are corrupted by lobbyists and billionaires, I do however still believe Norway isn't there yet.
But I do see some cracks in the system that shakes my beliefs in the sustainability of the curremt model long term.
It is still really interesting to read, and I will have to read more about the birth of the social democratic model going forward!
I will take a look at the videos you shared, that is my preferred way of learning, except discussion and Q&A ๐