Capitalism Reloaded, livre ebook

Reveals how various complex systems underpin a pervasive culture of repression and control in modern capitalism;

Shows how past developments from 1960s shape today's global socio-political landscape;

Demonstrates the intricate link between economic marketisation and political authoritarianism, showcasing the true cost of financial profit.

Available Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND license. In Capitalism Reloaded, Peter Bloom charts a pivotal shift from the well-known military-industrial complex to a new ‘Authoritarian-Financial Complex’. Unlike its predecessor, which centred on armaments and defence, this emerging power structure fuses financial interests with advanced surveillance and digital control, turning social repression into a lucrative industry. Bloom introduces a ground breaking theory of ‘complex power', where control itself becomes a central driver of capitalism, shaping economies and societies. Bloom explores how this insatiable demand for security and profit extends beyond traditional authoritarian regimes, permeating everyday life and eroding democratic freedoms. This book challenges readers to confront the deep entanglements of modern capitalism before they solidify into a techno-authoritarian order.

1. Capitalism Reloaded

2. Complexifying Power

3. The Rise of the Authoritarian-Financial Complex

4. Securitizing History

5. Growing Global Authoritarian Markets

6. Producing Precarity

7. Insatiable Control

8. Repressive Progress

9. Perpetual Crisis

10. Breaking Free from the Authoritarian-Financial Complex