This podcast takes a deep dive into the life and ideas of Karl Marx, highlighting why his work is still relevant today. It follows Marx's intellectual journey, focusing on his critique of Hegelian idealism, his concept of alienation, and his materialist view of history. The discussion also examines Marx's analysis of capitalism in *Das Kapital*, where he introduces key concepts like the labor theory of value, surplus value, and commodity fetishism, as well as the contradictions within capitalism that lead to crises and inequality. The podcast wraps up by exploring Marx's vision of communism, stressing the importance of the proletariat in driving revolutionary change and the possibility of a society built on collective ownership and meeting human needs.
