
Star Wars: capitalism in space
2:15pm Sun 20 Aprmelbourne
About this session
Over the past 80 years, capitalism's domain has expanded beyond the Earth's surface into its orbit and beyond. Space has become a new arena for cutting-edge scientific research, profiteering, and militarisation. From the Cold War Space Race to Space Age surveillance, this session will explore the role of the space sector for capitalist money-making and imperialist domination.
Recommended Reading
Chapter 20 "Operation Paperclip: The Nazification of American Science" in The Tragedy of American Scienceby Clifford D. Conner
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