Fielding Questions for New Series!
Added 2025-07-26 17:21:19 +0000 UTCI am going to experiment with a new series on the main feed tentatively called Office Hours(?).
The idea is to take 2-3 questions from Patrons, give them several days of real concentrated thought, bolstered by a little research when needed, and put out a 20-40 minute public episode addressing said questions in detail. I think it could be a cool new offering from Rev Left, give me a chance to go deep on a few questions at a time, and offer something unique to our listeners.
With that in mind: Please ask questions below! Keep them as clear and concise as possible, with a broad audience in mind. Philosophical questions, questions of political strategy, questions relevant to our movements and era, etc. are all ideal! Thank you!! <3
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There is no ethical work under capitalism, but what jobs are "too" unethical? Almost everyone has agreed pigs. What about custodians for police precincts? What about soldiers? Factory workers for weapons manufacturers? Hedge fund managers? AI architects? Their personal assistants? Property managers? DEI sell outs? Why/why not? What are workers' personal obligations when it comes to choosing a job? How should we balance making enough money in this shit economy and not becoming the architects of our own oppression when so many well paying jobs are extremely unethical?
Max (a they)
2025-09-20 04:16:49 +0000 UTCContext: I work with disabled/neurodivergent adults, particularly ADHD and autistic individuals, and I am constantly thinking about how this demographic is both at odds with and utterly imprisoned by capitalism. Not to over-generalize or over-romanticize… but ADHDers and autistics tend to have traits that put them in conflict with capitalism’s demands (unique relationships to time and a propensity for lateness; circadian rhythms that rarely pair well with a 9-5 schedule; behaviours sometimes labeled “demand avoidance” and a proclivity for questioning authority and social norms; highly sensitive nervous systems and a deep sense of empathy; being more socially motivated versus motivated by longterm personal goals; often drawn to pursue interests/creativity/curiosity versus productivity). Simultaneously, this demographic, often labeled “high-functioning” (a controversial term to say the least), are expected to comply with the demands of a capitalist, which leaves many neurodivergent people trapped in cycles of burnout, unemployment, and even incarceration. Considering 1/7 of U.S. adults are neurodivergent in some capacity—and as disability activists are constantly pointing out — disability justice is deeply pertinent to any revolutionary movement. I often think about how neurodiversity is already embodied within the Left (how many of us have intense special interests and a strong sense of justice???). Yet, I also think about the countless people who are stuck trying to survive capitalism’s rat race and have no more energy (I.e. executive functioning capacity) leftover for movement building - people who have a lot to offer the movement yet arguably need community support the most. Beyond offering a vision of a world that is not so disabling, what concrete resources can the Left tangibly offer neurodivergent and disabled folks in the present? How can we be better at supporting members of our community (myself included) who want to engage badly but have limited capacity to participate?
Cat Ledue
2025-08-09 21:38:02 +0000 UTCI’ll post more context below, but here is my question: Beyond offering a vision of a world that is not so disabling, what concrete resources can the Left tangibly offer neurodivergent and disabled folks in the present? How can we be better at supporting members of our community (myself included) who want to help build a socialist future but have limited capacity to participate?
Cat Ledue
2025-08-09 21:37:35 +0000 UTC
