I implied history is not independent of human volition. Two different things. So I know your criticism can't be directed at me. Who are you speaking to, then?
-B.
Miles:
"I've said this before: the notion that history is the product of autonomous, self-directed individuals is capitalist ideology through and through. Moreover: without this ideology, capitalist social relations could not be sustained. So my question is this: why cling to and reinforce an ideology that supports capitalist social relations?"