This major new manifesto offers a ＂clear and compelling vision of a postcapitalist society＂ and shows how left-wing politics can be rebuilt for the 21st century (Mark Fisher, author of Capitalist Realism)
Neoliberalism isn’t working. Austerity is forcing millions into poverty and many more into precarious work, while the left remains trapped in stagnant political practices that offer no respite.
Inventing the Future is a bold new manifesto for life after capitalism. Against the confused understanding of our high-tech world by both the right and the left, this book claims that the emancipatory and future-oriented possibilities of our society can be reclaimed. Instead of running from a complex future.
In the book, the authors argue that the impact of artificial intelligence, automation and digital technology on society is inevitable. The development of these technologies will lead to the automation of jobs, and many jobs will disappear, this trend is irreversible. However, it also provides an opportunity to address the problems facing capitalist societies, including unemployment, poverty and inequality.
To address these issues, the authors propose the concept of a universal basic income, a policy that guarantees basic living expenses for all. By eliminating the need for jobs and wages, people will be able to pursue more meaningful lives and activities and be better able to cope with environmental and social challenges. This, the authors argue, will be a major transformation that will require political cooperation and negotiation.
In addition, the author discusses how to achieve a truly communist society and stresses the importance of political organization and action. They believe there must be a new political force that can move society in a more just, equal and democratic direction. This force must be creative and inclusive, drawing on talent and ideas from different fields.