>CB: There must be a drastic change in the satisfaction Americans are able to
>derive from a radically , qualitatively different standard of living.
>
>I'm not talking barracks socialism here either. Our lives can be gentily
>fulfilling, our stomachs full with less hardware. A sort of qualitative
>miniaturization of our whole modern basic kit. Not ditching all the hi tech, but
>losing the commodity fat. A lean and kind, smart and fine life - for the whole
>species.
I missed this. Is Charles demanding a reduction in workers' pay packets? Surely this is the most direct way of reducing consumption. The consequence would be an immediate increase in surplus value. Which side of the class struggle are you on Charles?
-- Jim heartfield