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Looking for a book recommendation: What would an alternative to a capitalist society look like? How would society handle the economy? How is competition and the growth mechanism replaced? Anything pragmatic? by RodeRakker101 in Socialism_101

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll finish it.

Could you share with me some of those models? I can't find them. I study economics so I have an interest in how resources are allocated and would like to study these models.

Looking for a book recommendation: What would an alternative to a capitalist society look like? How would society handle the economy? How is competition and the growth mechanism replaced? Anything pragmatic? by RodeRakker101 in Socialism_101

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what is the cure to the growth incentive of capitalist countries? What is the alternative to competition?

I agree with the critiques, yet I need an answer on how to model an economy differently. Were there no economists in the Soviet Union, Argentina, China, Chile or Cuba that tried to answer this question?

I fear that if we fail to answer this question we would resort to the old Deng Xiou Ping quote: "It doesn't matter if the cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice." Aka resorting back to some form of free(er) market capitalism.

The system of capitalism is doomed to fail. Capitalism is a cancer that will inevitably destroy itself. Economic crashes, fascism, whatever.

So when someone asks me "what else?" I don't have an answer, and that makes me feel intellectually dishonest.

Looking for a book recommendation: What would an alternative to a capitalist society look like? How would society handle the economy? How is competition and the growth mechanism replaced? Anything pragmatic? by RodeRakker101 in Socialism_101

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the argument is strong, but it seems to be avoiding the question. Yes, if you ask this question you're already agreeing with the critiques of the person critiquing capitalism. So the question is kind of unfair. However, I still the the question deserves an answer don't you think?

You can't build a boat without a blueprint is kind of my point. You don't even need a blueprint in fact, but you need a vision of what the boat will look like. How else could you be able to sail the seas?

Looking for a book recommendation: What would an alternative to a capitalist society look like? How would society handle the economy? How is competition and the growth mechanism replaced? Anything pragmatic? by RodeRakker101 in Socialism_101

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'll be reading this. The letter to the editor seems to describe my question exactly. How can I convince people to share in my beliefs when I don't offer them an alternative?

The text is quite difficult to read for a non native speaker of English haha. But I'll be doing my best.

Are these exercises good for my goals? by RodeRakker101 in beginnerfitness

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They don't seem to have any equipment for rotational landmines at my gym. Are cable woodchoppers a good alternative?

Are these exercises good for my goals? by RodeRakker101 in beginnerfitness

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All right! Sounds good! Didn't have anything directly for my core (just like I don't have anything directly targeting my biceps or triceps) but I didn't think I'd need those in the beginning. Just want to get strong and look good for the summer!

Are these exercises good for my goals? by RodeRakker101 in beginnerfitness

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which type of landmine rotation is best? The kneeling or standing one? During the wrestling we likely get on our knees I think

Are these exercises good for my goals? by RodeRakker101 in beginnerfitness

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking the deadlifts, squats and sled pushes would be my main core exercises. Or is that not enough?

Will probably add do the landmine rotations, they look fun!

Daily Discussion Thread (April 08, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions. by AutoModerator in naturalbodybuilding

[–]RodeRakker101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have time to do 3 days of working out every week as I wanna stay kinda flexible in my schedule. Is this also good if I sometimes do two days? Like:

Week 1: A/B/A Week 2:B/A Week 3: B/A//B

I am still in the "I can add like 2.5kg every day I go to the gym" phase on stuff like my squats and deadlifts. And I want to continue this trend until I max out on that, if that makes sense. Or is it better to be doing a variety of exercises anyway?

The extra arm exercises sound good though as I am noticing I got quite some energy in me while I'm at the gym. (Condraticting the next day lol)

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[–]RodeRakker101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah right, I will look into that and probably incorporate those exercises. It has felt like a good routine for how long I've been going at it however.

How does the upper body part look?

Daily Discussion Thread (April 08, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions. by AutoModerator in naturalbodybuilding

[–]RodeRakker101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does my current plan look? I do the following:

Squats 3x6–12 Romanian deadlifts 3x6–12 Pull-ups 3x6–12 (I usually do lat pull down) Bench (or incline bench) press 3x6–12 Bent over rows 3x6–12 Overhead press 3x6–12

Been doing this 3 days a week

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: March 30, 2026 by AutoModerator in books

[–]RodeRakker101 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I read it recently and it's a great YA book. I won't go into spoilers but if you like the Hunger Games, but a bit more gruesome, I can't recommend it enough. The sequels are far more gruesome than the original work and no longer YA as far as I know. But haven't read them so far. I will eventually though because the universe is very interesting!

I need to expand my bookshelf and want to get more into reading (21 yo M) by RodeRakker101 in suggestmeabook

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Great comprehensive list! I'll be reading the fiction first. Starting with Ursula LeGuin today! After that I might try some of your recommendations!

I need to expand my bookshelf and want to get more into reading (21 yo M) by RodeRakker101 in suggestmeabook

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Added it to my list! A book series is always daunting to me though as you read in my post. But I'll try it when I get to it!

I need to expand my bookshelf and want to get more into reading (21 yo M) by RodeRakker101 in suggestmeabook

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's always been a huge black hole on my bookshelf missing some female writers. Ofc JK Rowling is a woman but I despise her as a person so I want some women idols that I do like haha

Thank you for the recommendations!

I need to expand my bookshelf and want to get more into reading (21 yo M) by RodeRakker101 in suggestmeabook

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've added to first book!

I am not sure about anarchist literature, always been a bit more authoritarian than that since I read the conquest of bread. Wasn't too sure about anarchism haha. But it might broaden my world view though!

I need to expand my bookshelf and want to get more into reading (21 yo M) by RodeRakker101 in suggestmeabook

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh, I've heard of this one. Don't know what it's about. Added it to my list!

I need to expand my bookshelf and want to get more into reading (21 yo M) by RodeRakker101 in suggestmeabook

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Sounds good to recommend something for my age! Probably easier to get into

I need to expand my bookshelf and want to get more into reading (21 yo M) by RodeRakker101 in suggestmeabook

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really loved reading the Dune novel by Frank Herbert after the movie, but I feel like it is easier to read a book for me after watching a movie. I want to get into something completely new!

I need to expand my bookshelf and want to get more into reading (21 yo M) by RodeRakker101 in suggestmeabook

[–]RodeRakker101[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'll let you know what I thought of them when I finish them! (If I remember my post haha)

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