Dismantle Quote by Noam Chomsky
“You also have to get beyond that to dismantle the system of production for profit rather than production for use. That means dismantling at least large parts of market systems.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Economic Systems, 2019
He argues that profit‑driven production must be replaced by use‑oriented systems, requiring major market reforms.
In simple terms: Shift from profit to use.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for sustainable economics.
Themes
economics
systemic change
sustainability
Mood
critical
optimistic
Type
theoretical
practical
When to use this quote
- Policy design
- community cooperatives
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Marxist theory
alternative economies
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can societies take toward use‑based production?
- How to balance profit and public good?
A Different Perspective
Transition faces political resistance and entrenched interests.
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