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'the hegemony of homo oeconomicus and the neoliberal 'economization' of the political transform both state and citizen as both are converted, in identity and conduct from figures of political sovereignty to figures of financialized firms. this conversion in turn effects two significant reorientations: on_one_hand , it reorients the subject's relation to itself and its freedom. rather than a creature of power and interest, the self becomes capital to be invested in, enhanced according to specified criteria and norms as well as available inputs. on_the_other_hand, this conversion reorients the relationship of the state to the citizen. no longer are citizens MOST IMPORTANTLY constituent elements of sovereignty, members of publics, or even bearers of rights. rather, as human capital, they may contribute to or be a drag on economic growth; they may be invested in or divested from depending on their potential for GDP enhancement.' - wendy brown
but capitalism, especially it's current form, is the best way to organize society *rollseyes*
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