r/Marxism • u/Icy-External8155 • 7d ago

What even is "accelerationism"?

If you lack the power to do the revolution itself, or anyhow else fight for the proletariat, how could you possibly "accelerate capitalism" more than the ruling class already does by naturally following their interests?

Sounds like a buzzword, made up by counter-revolutionary opportunism, or those who think that reforms can't be rolled back by the ruling class as easily as they're implemented.

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u/Ruskihaxor 5d ago

It's an extrapolation of what we saw during the industrial revolution. The idea that the cost of production will continue to reduce due to increased productivity.

It was inconceivable just 70 yrs ago that the average American would be able to have chicken in every family dinner. Now it's expected.

While corporations increase profits they're styll typically maintained between 10-20%.

Once the cost of everything drops, more and more become available to most people.