Capitalism and Class Division: How the System Dictates the Rules
In today’s world, capitalism continues to generate conflicts and internal contradictions, primarily affecting the working class (proletariat). Instead of recognizing the systemic causes of their problems, people often get involved in fighting each other, failing to see that the real issue is not individual leaders or rulers but the very nature of the system itself.
The Illusion of Changing Power
The popular notion of “removing Putin” or any other political leader might seem like a solution to many, but this approach is superficial. If you replace one leader with another within the capitalist system, the new leader will face the same challenges and be forced to make similar decisions. The reason lies in the fact that the system dictates the rules, and capitalism leaves no room for “staying idle.” It demands struggle, conflicts, and even wars. The issue is not the individuals in power but the structure of society itself, which generates these conflicts.
Division by False Criteria
The capitalist system actively uses mechanisms of dividing society along various lines—whether language, culture, religion, or values. These divisions are artificial, created with the purpose of maintaining control over society and distracting attention from the real issue: class division.
Every social class seeks to maintain power and advances its own values and norms to control society. But these values are not static—they shift along with changes in the economic foundation (the base) of society. This means that when the base changes, so do the values that define the life of that society.
Capitalism and Fascism: An Inevitable Link
Under capitalism, every state inevitably faces the threat of fascism. Why? Because to preserve itself and its interests, the system is forced to resort to radical measures. In times of crisis or perceived danger, a capitalist state may turn to aggressive forms of control to maintain its power, using violence and repression to keep the system stable.
The Common Heritage of Humanity
However, behind all these processes lies an important realization: the cultural and scientific heritage of humanity is a collective asset, created not by individual personalities or classes but by all of humanity throughout history. Neither Einstein, nor Putin, nor anyone else could have achieved what they did without the contributions of previous generations. This heritage is the result of numerous leaps in development, revolutions, and evolutionary changes.
The historical process is inseparable from human nature. People cannot return to a “wild” state like Mowgli because culture, history, and heritage are an inherent part of human existence. We live in a world where every idea or achievement is built on the experiences of all humanity.
Educating a New Consciousness
The task of society is to educate people from an early age to understand what makes a person human. But it is crucial to recognize one thing: this education must take into account class distinctions so that future generations do not become exploiters or allow others to be exploited.
Educating every person in this understanding is challenging, but it is essential to start with those who are capable of grasping and reflecting on these deep processes. Educated and conscious individuals must realize that class division is the root cause of many conflicts and injustices, and that only by changing the economic system can society’s values be transformed.
Conclusion
Ultimately, the main problem of modern society is the capitalist system, which breeds conflict, violence, and division. However, only those who understand that any social change begins with changes in the economic foundation of society can grasp this. Through a deep understanding of class mechanisms and fostering a new attitude towards culture and society, we can hope to create a more just and humane world where exploitation and violence are left in the past.