A social phenomenon arising in the context of neoliberalism, a specific form of capitalism that not only encourages commodification but also promotes the moralization of that commodification. In this setting, individual gains, particularly those spurred by the moralization and normalization of commodified emotional labor, lead to collective losses. These losses manifest in forms such as systemic exploitation, increased mental health burdens, and perpetuated social inequalities. The paradox emerges from the mismatch between individual pursuits and collective well-being, exacerbated as governments and societal structures exploit surplus emotional labor, further normalizing its commodification. This exploitation, embedded in the dynamics of neoliberalism, contributes to the devaluation of collective emotional health and well-being.
A: you see that video of the nurse bike incident?
B: A Collective Devaluation Paradox.
A: wa?
B: A social phenomenon w/ often occurs in neoliberalism, a form of capitalism that not only encourages commodification but also promotes the moralization of that commodification. In situations like this, individual gains can lead to collective losses.
A: losses?
B: They manifest in various way, eg. systemic exploitation, increased mental health burdens, & perpetuated social inequalities. The paradox emerges from the mismatch between individual pursuit & collective well-being.
A: I see. So perhaps, in a world where emotional labor hadn't become moralized to become commodified, the men might have recognized the woman's situation - her role as a nurse, her apparent exhaustion & consider letting her take the bike as an act of kindness or empathy. But in our current society, where interpersonal interactions are often viewed through a capitalist lens, there's no societal expectation for them to do so. The moral obligation to consider the emotional state of others is diminished in the face of individual rights & possessions.
B: it doesn't stop there. Societal structures often exploit surplus emotional labor, which further normalizes its commodification. This exploitation, embedded in the dynamics of neoliberalism, contributes to the devaluation of collective emotional health & well-being. So, while everyone seeks individual gain, we have broader societal loss.
B: A Collective Devaluation Paradox.
A: wa?
B: A social phenomenon w/ often occurs in neoliberalism, a form of capitalism that not only encourages commodification but also promotes the moralization of that commodification. In situations like this, individual gains can lead to collective losses.
A: losses?
B: They manifest in various way, eg. systemic exploitation, increased mental health burdens, & perpetuated social inequalities. The paradox emerges from the mismatch between individual pursuit & collective well-being.
A: I see. So perhaps, in a world where emotional labor hadn't become moralized to become commodified, the men might have recognized the woman's situation - her role as a nurse, her apparent exhaustion & consider letting her take the bike as an act of kindness or empathy. But in our current society, where interpersonal interactions are often viewed through a capitalist lens, there's no societal expectation for them to do so. The moral obligation to consider the emotional state of others is diminished in the face of individual rights & possessions.
B: it doesn't stop there. Societal structures often exploit surplus emotional labor, which further normalizes its commodification. This exploitation, embedded in the dynamics of neoliberalism, contributes to the devaluation of collective emotional health & well-being. So, while everyone seeks individual gain, we have broader societal loss.
by cyberphunkisms May 15, 2023
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A group of assholes is a collective
A group of assholes is a collective
"Julianne raised 5 boys and yet somehow they ended up just being a collective."
"How can those boys be so mean, mom?"
"It's just what happens when there's a collective sweetie."
"How can those boys be so mean, mom?"
"It's just what happens when there's a collective sweetie."
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Get the Addicted to icyBaby by SnowGlam Collectionmug. Collective Drought: Is the high probability a person excels at having the most uncreative palette in their knowledge in making drinks lack of flavor lack of sweetness. Bitter drinks reflect on how difficult a person can be when engaging in a conversation. Adding Also the lack of brain freeze in drinks if it isnt as strong it just means your meeting a less enthusiastic person to deal with and the conversation is probably going to be less of a fun experience.
As a result of feeling that the person is just dry and bitter this would feel less of an ideal parent to have.
As a result of feeling that the person is just dry and bitter this would feel less of an ideal parent to have.
There was a party however ...something feels like it isn't memorable. Sure some of the drinks where fine beggars cant be choosers. Though if this happens every year....making things predictable and everything feels like there isnt a change. My lack of sensory feedback makes me feel like Im socializing with folks who are a collective drought.
by Unitless Envy November 2, 2025
Get the Collective Droughtmug. A line of deodorants and antiperspirants whose names are composed of the name of a wild animal e.g. "Wolf" and a random word that only remotely relates to the wild animal e.g. "Thorn" To make the name, they just smash those words together e.g. "Wolfthorn" Despite the uncreative names, most of them smell great. Scents include Wolfthorn, Bearglove, Lionpride, Hawkridge, Foxcrest, and Krakengärd.
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