Quote by Karl Marx

Capitalist production, therefore, develops technology, and the combining together of various processes into a social whole, only by sapping the original sources of all wealth - the soil and the labourer.

Capitalist production, therefore, develops technology, and t

Summary

This quote suggests that capitalist production relies on the development of technology and the integration of various processes in order to maximize productivity and profits. However, this growth comes at the cost of depleting the original sources of wealth - namely, the soil and the laborer. It implies that capitalist practices exploit natural resources and exploit the labor force, leading to potential environmental degradation and worsening conditions for workers.

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By Karl Marx

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