The Capitalism Regime: A Modern Dictatorship of the Mind explores how capitalism and neoliberalism, often celebrated for fostering freedom and prosperity, actually function as an invisible regime that undermines human well-being. Through the relentless promotion of self-interest, competition, and consumption, these systems erode empathy, social connection, and mental health, contributing to rising rates of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. The article argues that countries like the U.S., Australia, and the UK—despite being labeled democracies—operate more as oligarchies, prioritizing profits and elite interests over the well-being of the majority. It critiques GDP for measuring everything except what makes life meaningful and highlights how free-market convenience is destroying communities and connection. Ultimately, it calls for reclaiming our humanity through cooperation, purpose, and new ways of measuring progress beyond material wealth.
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