From the production of fear to advance capital gain as described by Naomi Kline’s work, Mills explains how the notion of capitalism describes the modern man. His classification is the homo Oecnomicus, a form of human who only looks out for himself at the expense of everyone else to reach ultimate gain. In that sense, the creation of the other to maintain the production line of labor as later argued through Marx, reflects the dehumanization and exploitation of the worker. Such belief and practices dictated how certain societies should be valued and treated according to their contributions to the enlightened society. Both in the U.S and in the Netherlands established similar ties which continue to impact both societies.
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Feeling—whether at the time, or as it is recalled, or as it is later evoked in acting—is an object. It may be a valuable object in a worthy pursuit, but it is an object nonetheless.” (Hothschild 2012 p.23) Other examples of emotions impacting society are exemplified through post 9/11 action leading to a Middle Eastern invasion and confirming the application of the Max Weber theory of war capitalism. Businesses profited by the invasion of Iraq and then Afghanistan, meaning that private businesses entered countries to establish infrastructure that had been destroyed by military forces from above. The advancement of technologies in air combat allowed for less military casualties while increasing civilian deaths. Another example of elite capitalists gaining from war capitalism is the use of private contracts and American production lines. Investment interests in companies such as Halliburton show, the ongoing influence corporate economies by establishing political connections to entrepreneurs and their economic dominance. The cycle of power and control maintain similar tracts as previously seen previous eras of global capitalists like the VOC Dutch East Indies Co and WIC Dutch West Indies Co during the golden Era of
Eva Illous explains …show more content…
This theory has strong emotional overtones, because it discusses alienated labor as …show more content…
Feeling—whether at the time, or as it is recalled, or as it is later evoked in acting—is an object. It may be a valuable object in a worthy pursuit, but it is an object nonetheless.” (Hothschild 2012 p.23) Other examples of emotions impacting society are exemplified through post 9/11 action leading to a Middle Eastern invasion and confirming the application of the Max Weber theory of war capitalism. Businesses profited by the invasion of Iraq and then Afghanistan, meaning that private businesses entered countries to establish infrastructure that had been destroyed by military forces from above. The advancement of technologies in air combat allowed for less military casualties while increasing civilian deaths. Another example of elite capitalists gaining from war capitalism is the use of private contracts and American production lines. Investment interests in companies such as Halliburton show, the ongoing influence corporate economies by establishing political connections to entrepreneurs and their economic dominance. The cycle of power and control maintain similar tracts as previously seen previous eras of global capitalists like the VOC Dutch East Indies Co and WIC Dutch West Indies Co during the golden Era of