424 pages on the evils of Capitalism. What's not to like? I bought this book years ago after reading a reference to it in something or other, and lately it's been on my mind, so time to get out of my dreams and into my car. Do I have the stamina to read a 424 page book on economics? I kind of doubt it, but let's see.
Day 1 (DDRD 3,043) March 2, 2026)
Read to page 30.
It only took a few pages before a reference to Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations came up. Which is not a surprise, but it did remind me that I've long intended to attempt to read that book. It probably would make a good follow-up to Zombie Capitalism, eh?
A pretty tough read for me, as I am ignorant of event the most basic concepts of economic theory, but I think I can stick with this. As always, 🕰 will tell...and so will 👁.
Day 2 (DDRD 3,044) March 3, 2026)
Read to 60. But it took me until 8:30 pm to get there. Math is hard.
Day 3 (DDRD 3,045) March 4, 2026)
Read to page 90.
I'm swimming against the current here as my brain tries to grasp the nuances of economic theory, but I'm determined to keep at it. The major point thus far seems to be that the crises which occur in the capitalist system are not abberations, but are built into the system. Or, more eloquently, "Capitalism does live by crises and booms, just as a human being lives by inhaling and exhaling." (68) That's Leon Trotsky, folks. Let's give him a big hand. 👏👏👏👏👏
"The drive to accumulate leads inevitably to crises. And the greater the scale of past accumulation, the deeper the crises will be." (72)
Or...
Day 4 (DDRD 3,046) March 5, 2026)
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