Etiqueta: Capitalism
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“The White Man’s Burden II”
In a critical examination of an opinion piece by John Steele Gordon, Jorge Majfud highlights the historical distortions surrounding wealth creation in America. Majfud argues that America’s prosperity stemmed from exploitation and military dominance rather than true innovation. He emphasizes the destructive nature of wealth accumulation and critiques the glorification of capitalists, urging a recognition…
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Ultimate Guide to Tawiscara and the Hijacking of Democracy
The text critiques Eurocentric interpretations of history, arguing that they overlook the contributions and complexities of indigenous cultures in the Americas. It asserts that capitalism, framed as a system of plunder and accumulation, has overshadowed alternative socio-political structures, particularly indigenous democracies, which offer potential solutions to contemporary issues.
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250 Years of a Great Fiction
Two hundred and fifty years after its founding, the United States celebrates myths more than history. Jorge Majfud examines the fictions behind the American dream, freedom, and national identity.
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3. Industrial Europe and the Imperial Drive
The document discusses the impact of European colonialism in Africa post-1850, highlighting the significance of the Industrial Revolution, technological advances, and race theory in facilitating imperial expansion. It outlines how Africa became crucial for European economies and examines Ethiopia’s successful resistance against colonization, contrasting it with widespread exploitation of African resources.
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Slavery, Abolition, and “Legitimate Commerce”
El contenido de la publicación aborda la relación entre el racismo moderno, la esclavitud y el colonialismo, destacando cómo estos fenómenos se desarrollaron a partir del siglo XV. Se enfatiza el impacto de la ideología racial y cómo la esclavitud atlántica se convirtió en un sistema industrializado que radicaba en la herencia y el color…
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Myth, Morality, and Empire: Jorge Majfud’s Rewriting of the Western Frontier
Jorge Majfud’s «The Wild Frontier» critiques the ideological foundations of Western civilization using historical and philosophical analysis. It explores the concept of the frontier as both a geographic and psychological construct that legitimizes violence and exclusion. By engaging with critical theorists, Majfud reveals systemic moral contradictions in imperialistic narratives throughout history.
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The Wild Frontier: 200 Years of Anglo-Saxon Fanaticism in Latin America
«Simply powerful.» Noam ChomskyThe Wild Frontier is a book written with courage and dazzling lucidity. One of the best I’ve ever read.» Víctor Hugo MoralesFifty years after the publication of How to Read Donald Duck, I am pleased to read a book like The Wild Frontier that explores in detail the less subtle ways in which the United States, for two…
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George Monbiot y los crímenes olvidados del Imperio Británico
George Monbiot and the forgotten crimes of the British Empire
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Argentina: Milei in the Ireland of wonders
In his end-of-year message, Argentine President Javier Milei proposed transforming Argentina into a new Ireland within 45 years, ignoring historical contexts. The text critiques the misguided beliefs surrounding capitalism and free markets, illustrating how colonial exploitation led to socioeconomic disparities and suffering in countries like Ireland, India, and Argentina, advocating instead for Argentina’s distinct path.
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Do we really owe modernity to capitalism?
El capitalismo no inventó la modernidad: la secuestró. Majfud desmonta el mito de que le debemos el internet, la Luna y el progreso a un sistema que capitalizó siglos de ciencia pre-capitalista.
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An Open Letter to Donald Trump
An open letter to Donald Trump from Uruguayan-American writer Jorge Majfud: on Latinos, Mexicans, business ethics, and what America actually stands for.
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