Ever looked at an everyday object and wondered how it fits into the bigger economic picture? In this episode, we decode Karl Marx’s classic insights on commodities, revealing why each product has not just a practical use but also a hidden “exchange value.” Tune in to discover how the simple act of buying and selling ties us all into a vast social network of labour—and why Marx’s ideas still stir debate today.

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In this episode, we challenge the status quo by diving into the art of asking tough, unapologetic questions. Join me as I explore how critical inquiry into politics, religion, and everyday beliefs can shatter echo chambers and lead to a deeper, more nuanced understanding of our world.

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Have you ever wondered why big corporations often shape the rules or why wealth seems unevenly spread?

In this bite-sized episode, I start to note why the core ideas of Karl Marx’s book 'Capital' need to be unpacked in detail in future episodes—from labour value to profit margins—and to discover why his century-old analysis still matters today, more than ever.