Modern Capitalist Exploitation: The Industrial Revolution

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HgDEb5Fkuw&ab_channel=HistoricalMethodMan

Discover the harsh realities of entrepreneurialism during the Industrial Revolution in this eye-opening video. Join us as we delve into the profound impact of new technologies, the rise of consumerism, and the plight of the working class. From the textile industry's revolution to the manipulative tactics employed by entrepreneurs, we uncover the hidden truths behind the era's so-called successes. Explore the human cost of cheap goods, the ruthless exploitation of laborers, and the commodification of time. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking exploration of the true face of entrepreneurship during a pivotal period in history.

#IndustrialRevolution #Entrepreneurialism #TechnologicalAdvancements #Exploitation #LaborConditions #CheapGoods #SocietalImpacts #HumanCost #ProfitOverPeople #ProgressOrPain #HistoricalAnalysis #SocietyandBusiness #RevolutionaryEra #EthicsandCommerce #LessonsFromThePast

#Impressionist painters accurately documented #AirPollution in the 19th Century -
"Paintings by Turner and Monet depict trends in 19th Century air pollution"
"Here, we show that trends from more figurative to impressionistic representations in J.M.W. Turner and Claude Monet’s paintings in London and Paris over the 19th Century accurately render physical changes in their local optical environment. In particular, we demonstrate that changes in local sulfur dioxide emissions are a highly statistically significant explanatory variable for trends in the contrast and intensity of Turner, Monet, and others’ works, including after controlling for time trends and subject matter. Industrialization altered the environmental context in which Turner and Monet painted, and our results indicate that their paintings capture changes in the optical environment associated with increasingly polluted atmospheres during the Industrial Revolution." (Albright and Huybers)

https://www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.2219118120

#Climate #ClimateCrisis #Pollution #Industrial #IndustrialRevolution #Art #Monet #Turner

#UnpopularOpinions : I'm no #Luddite but in my mid 50's, i'm beginning to see the #IndustrialRevolution as one of the WORST catastrophes to befall the human race.

It is become abundantly clear that the #IndustrialRevolution is, without a doubt, the worst tragedy to befall the planet Earth. We will not survive it.