Capitalism Quote by Mark Fisher
“What needs to be kept in mind is both that capitalism is a hyper-abstract impersonal structure and that it would be nothing without our co-operation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Capitalist Realism, 2009
Capitalism is an abstract system reliant on collective cooperation, not just market forces.
In simple terms: Capitalism needs our cooperation.
Recognize collective role in economic systems.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy
- community building
- education
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster cooperation within capitalist frameworks?
- What alternatives exist to hyper‑abstract structures?
It may underplay power imbalances.