Aaron Benanav
@abenanav.bsky.social
Asst Professor of Global development at Cornell University, book: Automation and the Future of Work with Verso. New articles on “beyond capitalism” in NLR and at my website. http://www.aaronbenanav.com
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Great exchange between @evgenymorozov.bsky.social, @abenanav.bsky.social, and @leifw.bsky.social in the ideas letter:
www.theideasletter.org/issue/eterna...
www.theideasletter.org/issue/eterna...
Eternal Recurrences - The Ideas Letter
Evgeny Morozov knows how to theorize (and, a fortiori, how to intellectually provoke) like few other mortals. The elegance of his argumentation and the sophistication of his critiques are legendary.…
www.theideasletter.org
February 9, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Great exchange between @evgenymorozov.bsky.social, @abenanav.bsky.social, and @leifw.bsky.social in the ideas letter:
www.theideasletter.org/issue/eterna...
www.theideasletter.org/issue/eterna...
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What might we be able to build in the future that we can't build today? For the @TheIdeasLetter, I wrote about the political economy of technology and technological change in a world beyond capitalism.
www.theideasletter.org/essay/a-real...
www.theideasletter.org/essay/a-real...
A Real Political Economy of Technology - The Ideas Letter
Two technological futures are competing for political and material priority: generative AI and the green transition. Benanav argues that while AI is marketed as a world-reordering breakthrough, its pr...
www.theideasletter.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:33 AM
What might we be able to build in the future that we can't build today? For the @TheIdeasLetter, I wrote about the political economy of technology and technological change in a world beyond capitalism.
www.theideasletter.org/essay/a-real...
www.theideasletter.org/essay/a-real...
What might we be able to build in the future that we can't build today? For the @TheIdeasLetter, I wrote about the political economy of technology and technological change in a world beyond capitalism.
www.theideasletter.org/essay/a-real...
www.theideasletter.org/essay/a-real...
A Real Political Economy of Technology - The Ideas Letter
Two technological futures are competing for political and material priority: generative AI and the green transition. Benanav argues that while AI is marketed as a world-reordering breakthrough, its pr...
www.theideasletter.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:33 AM
What might we be able to build in the future that we can't build today? For the @TheIdeasLetter, I wrote about the political economy of technology and technological change in a world beyond capitalism.
www.theideasletter.org/essay/a-real...
www.theideasletter.org/essay/a-real...
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Get in loser, we are doing Big Green State in Mexico @abenanav.bsky.social
@danielagabor.bsky.social @brettchristophers.bsky.social
things happening when an energy systems scientist becomes her country’s president. Claudia Sheinbaum sweeping energy reforms:
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/mex...
@danielagabor.bsky.social @brettchristophers.bsky.social
things happening when an energy systems scientist becomes her country’s president. Claudia Sheinbaum sweeping energy reforms:
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/mex...
Mexico’s Big Green State | Jose Maria Valenzuela
Claudia Sheinbaum plans to repurpose the country's state-owned enterprises towards decarbonization
www.phenomenalworld.org
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Get in loser, we are doing Big Green State in Mexico @abenanav.bsky.social
@danielagabor.bsky.social @brettchristophers.bsky.social
things happening when an energy systems scientist becomes her country’s president. Claudia Sheinbaum sweeping energy reforms:
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/mex...
@danielagabor.bsky.social @brettchristophers.bsky.social
things happening when an energy systems scientist becomes her country’s president. Claudia Sheinbaum sweeping energy reforms:
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/mex...
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"Economía multicriterio" es el concepto central, de ese artículo de @abenanav.bsky.social que es una maravilla, y la 2ª parte pìnta muy muy bien
Una importante contribución dedicada a la reconceptualización de un orden social poscapitalista.
En esta primera entrega, @abenanav.bsky.social repasa las ideas de un largo siglo de pensamiento y práctica socialista: Cabet, Marx, Preobrazhensky, Neurath, Keynes.
newleftreview.es/issues/153/a...
En esta primera entrega, @abenanav.bsky.social repasa las ideas de un largo siglo de pensamiento y práctica socialista: Cabet, Marx, Preobrazhensky, Neurath, Keynes.
newleftreview.es/issues/153/a...
January 30, 2026 at 6:09 PM
"Economía multicriterio" es el concepto central, de ese artículo de @abenanav.bsky.social que es una maravilla, y la 2ª parte pìnta muy muy bien
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Ya disponible el nuevo número de @NewLeftReview
Para los que creen que el mundo no cabe en 280 caracteres
Con Zhang Yongle, Roberto Schwarz, @alybatt.bsky.social, @abenanav.bsky.social , Michael Burawoy and Michael Lieven.
+ info: newleftreview.es
Para los que creen que el mundo no cabe en 280 caracteres
Con Zhang Yongle, Roberto Schwarz, @alybatt.bsky.social, @abenanav.bsky.social , Michael Burawoy and Michael Lieven.
+ info: newleftreview.es
January 20, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Ya disponible el nuevo número de @NewLeftReview
Para los que creen que el mundo no cabe en 280 caracteres
Con Zhang Yongle, Roberto Schwarz, @alybatt.bsky.social, @abenanav.bsky.social , Michael Burawoy and Michael Lieven.
+ info: newleftreview.es
Para los que creen que el mundo no cabe en 280 caracteres
Con Zhang Yongle, Roberto Schwarz, @alybatt.bsky.social, @abenanav.bsky.social , Michael Burawoy and Michael Lieven.
+ info: newleftreview.es
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“Abolish ICE” isn’t radical, it doesn’t go far enough.
Latest in @theguardian.com written with my friend @victorerikray.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Latest in @theguardian.com written with my friend @victorerikray.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Abolishing ICE isn’t enough – it’s time to center people’s humanity | Heba Gowayed and Victor Ray
It’s far from radical to reject a system predicated on violence – despite what thinktanks might claim
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:33 PM
“Abolish ICE” isn’t radical, it doesn’t go far enough.
Latest in @theguardian.com written with my friend @victorerikray.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Latest in @theguardian.com written with my friend @victorerikray.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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In this new episode of the This Machine Kills podcast, co-hosts @jathansadowski.com and @edwardongwesojr.com interview @abenanav.bsky.social about the theoretical foundations of his proposal for a multi-criterial socialist economy. www.indep.network/first-part-o...
This Machine Kills Podcast Interview with Aaron Benanav on his multi-criterial socialism proposal - Part 1
In this new episode of the This Machine Kills podcast, co-hosts Jathan Sadowski and Edward Ongweso Jr. interview Aaron Benanav about the theoretical foundations of his proposal for a multi-criterial…
www.indep.network
January 7, 2026 at 7:52 AM
In this new episode of the This Machine Kills podcast, co-hosts @jathansadowski.com and @edwardongwesojr.com interview @abenanav.bsky.social about the theoretical foundations of his proposal for a multi-criterial socialist economy. www.indep.network/first-part-o...
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6/ @abenanav.bsky.social erfindet mit Neurath und Keynes die demokratische Planwirtschaft neu
www.nd-aktuell.de/artikel/1196...
www.nd-aktuell.de/artikel/1196...
Demokratische Planwirtschaft
Der US-Wirtschaftshistoriker Aaron Benanav forscht zu einer Zukunft nach dem Kapitalismus. Mit Verweisen auf Otto Neurath und John M. Keynes skizziert er Umrisse einer demokratischen Planung.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
6/ @abenanav.bsky.social erfindet mit Neurath und Keynes die demokratische Planwirtschaft neu
www.nd-aktuell.de/artikel/1196...
www.nd-aktuell.de/artikel/1196...
Podcast about my new work in German. I haven’t listened yet, curious what you think!
open.spotify.com/episode/6e3W...
open.spotify.com/episode/6e3W...
Spotify – Web Player
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December 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Podcast about my new work in German. I haven’t listened yet, curious what you think!
open.spotify.com/episode/6e3W...
open.spotify.com/episode/6e3W...
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In the new TMK, we're joined by @abenanav.bsky.social for a deep dive into his essays laying out a detailed vision for a world beyond capitalism.
Sit back and enjoy — holiday listening doesn't get much better than this. Part 2 is out in a couple weeks. soundcloud.com/thismachinek...
Sit back and enjoy — holiday listening doesn't get much better than this. Part 2 is out in a couple weeks. soundcloud.com/thismachinek...
437. Do Socialists Dream of Electric Institutions, Part 1 (ft. Aaron Benanav)
We’re joined by Aaron Benanav to get into his magisterial essays laying out a vision of society beyond capitalism. In part 1 of our conversation, we lay out his incisive analysis of how capitalism is
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December 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
In the new TMK, we're joined by @abenanav.bsky.social for a deep dive into his essays laying out a detailed vision for a world beyond capitalism.
Sit back and enjoy — holiday listening doesn't get much better than this. Part 2 is out in a couple weeks. soundcloud.com/thismachinek...
Sit back and enjoy — holiday listening doesn't get much better than this. Part 2 is out in a couple weeks. soundcloud.com/thismachinek...
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Excited for this one! ✨ with keynotes by John O’Neill and @abenanav.bsky.social
For the first days we will read classic texts by Otto Neurath and Friedrich Hayek. Sign-up ist not required - the texts can be accessed following the link below ⬇️
For the first days we will read classic texts by Otto Neurath and Friedrich Hayek. Sign-up ist not required - the texts can be accessed following the link below ⬇️
Save the Date: In a two-day workshop on December 4th & 5th we will bring together scholars working at the intersection of philosophy, political economy, and critical theory to reflect on the contested rationality of economic planning.
More information: criticaltheoryinberlin.de/event/the-gr...
More information: criticaltheoryinberlin.de/event/the-gr...
November 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Excited for this one! ✨ with keynotes by John O’Neill and @abenanav.bsky.social
For the first days we will read classic texts by Otto Neurath and Friedrich Hayek. Sign-up ist not required - the texts can be accessed following the link below ⬇️
For the first days we will read classic texts by Otto Neurath and Friedrich Hayek. Sign-up ist not required - the texts can be accessed following the link below ⬇️
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Following up on the two recent #FutureHistories episodes with Aaron Benanav (@abenanav.bsky.social), here you'll find the full versions of his new papers #BeyondCapitalism 1 & 2 -> buff.ly/k23voql
Must read!
Find the two episodes here:
Ep1 -> buff.ly/MkPKGXT
Ep2 -> buff.ly/dqWZ5Q3
Must read!
Find the two episodes here:
Ep1 -> buff.ly/MkPKGXT
Ep2 -> buff.ly/dqWZ5Q3
November 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Following up on the two recent #FutureHistories episodes with Aaron Benanav (@abenanav.bsky.social), here you'll find the full versions of his new papers #BeyondCapitalism 1 & 2 -> buff.ly/k23voql
Must read!
Find the two episodes here:
Ep1 -> buff.ly/MkPKGXT
Ep2 -> buff.ly/dqWZ5Q3
Must read!
Find the two episodes here:
Ep1 -> buff.ly/MkPKGXT
Ep2 -> buff.ly/dqWZ5Q3
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no quote about the US political system has ever gone harder than this one
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
no quote about the US political system has ever gone harder than this one
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The reduction of collective life by both capitalist and state-socialist economies to a single criterion excludes the possibility of addressing human needs. Our podcast of the week instead theorizes a "multicriterial economy."
W/ @abenanav.bsky.social on @futurehistories.bsky.social
buff.ly/uiwiVoa
W/ @abenanav.bsky.social on @futurehistories.bsky.social
buff.ly/uiwiVoa
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The reduction of collective life by both capitalist and state-socialist economies to a single criterion excludes the possibility of addressing human needs. Our podcast of the week instead theorizes a "multicriterial economy."
W/ @abenanav.bsky.social on @futurehistories.bsky.social
buff.ly/uiwiVoa
W/ @abenanav.bsky.social on @futurehistories.bsky.social
buff.ly/uiwiVoa
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🚨 Today, Common Wealth launches the Green Planning Commission.
A major new initiative to tackle the twin crises of our era: climate breakdown & the affordability crisis.
To meet these challenges, we need a new era of democratic planning.
🧵
https://www.common-wealth.org/green-planning-commission
A major new initiative to tackle the twin crises of our era: climate breakdown & the affordability crisis.
To meet these challenges, we need a new era of democratic planning.
🧵
https://www.common-wealth.org/green-planning-commission
October 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🚨 Today, Common Wealth launches the Green Planning Commission.
A major new initiative to tackle the twin crises of our era: climate breakdown & the affordability crisis.
To meet these challenges, we need a new era of democratic planning.
🧵
https://www.common-wealth.org/green-planning-commission
A major new initiative to tackle the twin crises of our era: climate breakdown & the affordability crisis.
To meet these challenges, we need a new era of democratic planning.
🧵
https://www.common-wealth.org/green-planning-commission
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"People really need to be freed from insecurities - material, social and psychological - in order to be able to participate fully in a democratic economy that's making these choices."
Beautiful words @abenanav.bsky.social.
Beautiful words @abenanav.bsky.social.
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
"People really need to be freed from insecurities - material, social and psychological - in order to be able to participate fully in a democratic economy that's making these choices."
Beautiful words @abenanav.bsky.social.
Beautiful words @abenanav.bsky.social.
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Just saying, over on @techwontsave.us I discussed why this would be the case with @abenanav.bsky.social back in **March 2023**
Episode here: techwontsave.us/episode/164_...
Episode here: techwontsave.us/episode/164_...
October 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Just saying, over on @techwontsave.us I discussed why this would be the case with @abenanav.bsky.social back in **March 2023**
Episode here: techwontsave.us/episode/164_...
Episode here: techwontsave.us/episode/164_...
A strange feature of modern life is receiving birthday wishes from dentists, optometrists, and other assorted professionals and tradespeople in cities you haven't lived in for a decade.
September 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A strange feature of modern life is receiving birthday wishes from dentists, optometrists, and other assorted professionals and tradespeople in cities you haven't lived in for a decade.
I'll be speaking to Nancy Fraser and Geoff Mann about what's 'Beyond Capitalism' at the New York Verso Office on Thursday, October 2nd. Please share! Link for tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-left-r...
New Left Review 154 Launch
Aaron Benanav will be discussing his framework for a post-capitalist social order with Nancy Fraser and Geoff Mann.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I'll be speaking to Nancy Fraser and Geoff Mann about what's 'Beyond Capitalism' at the New York Verso Office on Thursday, October 2nd. Please share! Link for tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-left-r...
Reading the ultra wealthy complain about a French wealth tax proposal (“It’s collectivism, it’s communism . . . it’s a fundamental attack on my freedom and right to property.”) brings a little warmth and joy to my otherwise cold and sad heart.
September 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Reading the ultra wealthy complain about a French wealth tax proposal (“It’s collectivism, it’s communism . . . it’s a fundamental attack on my freedom and right to property.”) brings a little warmth and joy to my otherwise cold and sad heart.
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I really enjoyed reading @abenanav.bsky.social’s vision for a new kind of economic system — one where we have more authority over production and more freedom in our lives.
It entails using technology in a very different want, and by extension building it much differently too.
It entails using technology in a very different want, and by extension building it much differently too.
The technologies we have are shaped by our society and the economic incentives that drive their development.
This week @abenanav.bsky.social joins @parismarx.com to discuss his vision for a more democratic, equitable economy and what it means for tech.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/293_...
This week @abenanav.bsky.social joins @parismarx.com to discuss his vision for a more democratic, equitable economy and what it means for tech.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/293_...
September 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I really enjoyed reading @abenanav.bsky.social’s vision for a new kind of economic system — one where we have more authority over production and more freedom in our lives.
It entails using technology in a very different want, and by extension building it much differently too.
It entails using technology in a very different want, and by extension building it much differently too.
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fresh audio product:
• Aaron Benanav @abenanav.bsky.social outlines possibilities for a democratically planned economy
• Jerome Nikolai Warren on the possibilities for cooperatives
www.leftbusinessobserver.com/Radio.html#S...
• Aaron Benanav @abenanav.bsky.social outlines possibilities for a democratically planned economy
• Jerome Nikolai Warren on the possibilities for cooperatives
www.leftbusinessobserver.com/Radio.html#S...
August 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
fresh audio product:
• Aaron Benanav @abenanav.bsky.social outlines possibilities for a democratically planned economy
• Jerome Nikolai Warren on the possibilities for cooperatives
www.leftbusinessobserver.com/Radio.html#S...
• Aaron Benanav @abenanav.bsky.social outlines possibilities for a democratically planned economy
• Jerome Nikolai Warren on the possibilities for cooperatives
www.leftbusinessobserver.com/Radio.html#S...
I really feel like this—wartime level government spending—plus the continuation of out and out elite plunder, is the main thing going on in the US economy these days.
August 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I really feel like this—wartime level government spending—plus the continuation of out and out elite plunder, is the main thing going on in the US economy these days.