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I think where people go wrong in imagining post-capitalist economies is starting with values. The stacking order is technology —> economics —> values. You need to start with alternative technological principles. Example: design with degradation/aging as a feature not bug.
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For eg: You can’t impose “sustainability” as a bolted-on value onto an economy that is based on maximally valuing pristine newness as the default. Imagine an economy where most things peak in quality/value 30% into their lifespan, like living things. Digital stuff is that way.