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“We have to see that the economy is not "in" crisis, the economy is itself the crisis. It's not that there's not enough work, it's that there is too much of it.” quote by The Invisible Committee
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““We have to see that the economy is not "in" crisis, the economy is itself the crisis. It's not that there's not enough work, it's that there is too much of it.””

The Invisible Committee

About This Quote

Source Manifesto: The Coming Insurrection, 2007

Economic structures are the crisis itself; overproduction and labor excess create systemic problems, not lack of work.

In simple terms: Economy is the crisis, not job scarcity.

Key Takeaway

Question systemic economic assumptions.

Themes

economics systemic crisis labor dynamics

Mood

critical urgent

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy analysis
  • activist organizing
  • academic study

Key Concepts

capitalism critique social theory political activism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does overproduction affect society?
  • What alternatives address systemic economic issues?
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May ignore individual agency.

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