Agree Quote by David Graeber
“Now, we're used to thinking of communism as being once-upon-a-time-all-things-were-owned-in-common, maybe-someday-this-will-come-again. And people agree that there is a sort of epic narrative going on here. I think we should just throw this narrative out, it's irrelevant anyway, and who cares who owns things? I don't. You know, we all own the White House. So what? I still can't go in, right?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast, 2019, United Kingdom
The historical narrative of communism is outdated; ownership debates are irrelevant to modern society.
In simple terms: Communism narratives are obsolete.
Key Takeaway
Ignore old ownership myths.
Themes
history
ideology
modernity
Mood
skeptical
contemplative
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy discussion
- academic debate
- public discourse
Key Concepts
collectivism
capitalism
social narratives
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we cling to outdated narratives?
- What new frameworks replace them?
A Different Perspective
Dismissal may overlook legitimate critiques of inequality.
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