Marx's Theory of Alienation of Labor

Too bad most engineers have a visceral reaction to anything left of center, despite understanding the tech facing downsides of late stage capitalism such as loss of privacy, enshitification etc.

Re: Marx's Theory of Alienation of Labor

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Post by 1attice » Thu, May 14, 2026, 12:39 AM UTC

therobots927 wrote: post #4

steven_noble wrote: post #2

Seems more relevant than ever given half the things we discuss on here...

Too bad most engineers have a visceral reaction to anything left of center, despite understanding the tech facing downsides of late stage capitalism such as loss of privacy, enshitification etc.

Yes, we trained dogs still bark on command, but nevertheless, a hush has settled over the pack.

Re: Marx's Theory of Alienation of Labor

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Post by cindyllm » Thu, May 14, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC

1attice wrote: post #5

therobots927 wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Too bad most engineers have a visceral reaction to anything left of center, despite understanding the tech facing downsides of late stage capitalism such as loss of privacy, enshitification etc.

Yes, we trained dogs still bark on command, but nevertheless, a hush has settled over the pack.

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Re: Marx's Theory of Alienation of Labor

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Post by PeterHolzwarth » Thu, May 14, 2026, 1:15 AM UTC

therobots927 wrote: post #4

steven_noble wrote: post #2

Seems more relevant than ever given half the things we discuss on here...

Too bad most engineers have a visceral reaction to anything left of center, despite understanding the tech facing downsides of late stage capitalism such as loss of privacy, enshitification etc.

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Re: Marx's Theory of Alienation of Labor

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Post by ath3nd » Thu, May 14, 2026, 1:22 AM UTC

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Re: Marx's Theory of Alienation of Labor

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Post by steven_noble » Thu, May 14, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC

jeremykalfus wrote: post #3

alienation*

true - let's see if i can edit the post

Re: Marx's Theory of Alienation of Labor

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Post by bediger4000 » Thu, May 14, 2026, 2:47 AM UTC

1attice wrote: post #5

therobots927 wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Too bad most engineers have a visceral reaction to anything left of center, despite understanding the tech facing downsides of late stage capitalism such as loss of privacy, enshitification etc.

Yes, we trained dogs still bark on command, but nevertheless, a hush has settled over the pack.

You've noticed that, too? Up until mid 2025, there were people posting conservative oriented comments, even a few "See! Trump does some things right!" people. All gone now, just a few silent downvoters lingering in the shadows.