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“A consistent anarchist must oppose private ownership of the means of production, and the wage-slavery which is a component of this system, as incompatible with the principle that labor must be freely undertaken and under the control of the producer.” quote by Noam Chomsky
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“A consistent anarchist must oppose private ownership of the means of production, and the wage-slavery which is a component of this system, as incompatible with the principle that labor must be freely undertaken and under the control of the producer.”

Noam Chomsky

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Anarchism demands ending private control of production and wage labor, insisting labor should be free and self‑directed by its producers.

In simple terms: Anarchists oppose private ownership and wage slavery.

Key Takeaway

Support worker self‑management.

Themes

labor anarchism freedom

Mood

critical political

Type

theoretical activist

When to use this quote

  • cooperatives
  • collective ownership
  • labor movements

Key Concepts

economic autonomy worker control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can workers gain control without chaos?
  • What structures enable free labor?
A Different Perspective

Implementing self‑management can be complex in existing economies.

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