“Capitalism is a system that turns everything into a commodity, including human beings.”
What this quote means
Yanis Varoufakis criticizes capitalism here by highlighting its tendency to commodify everything, including human beings. This quote resonates in a context of precariousness, alienating work, and dehumanization. It invites us to reflect on the value we place on people compared to material goods, and to question a system that reduces the human to a mere resource.
How to apply it daily
Become aware of your own consumption behaviors: prioritize ethical purchases and support companies that respect human rights rather than the sole logic of profit.
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