Theory

Thoughts on the ‘Fundamental Principles of Communist Production and Distribution’

The Angry Workers have published an article critically engaging with the “Fundamental Principles of Communist Production and Distribution” — the key work on labour-time accounting. They emphasize that this text “remains, for good reason, the main reference point for our debates,” while also questioning several aspects of the theory developed within it. The article is

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Guest Contribution: Comments on the Prokla Article by IDA

Comments on the Prokla Article by IDA: Democratic Planned Economy in Light of Labor Time Calculation This is a guest contribution by Hermann Lueer. The article refers to our Prokla article from June 2, 2025. Guest articles do not necessarily reflect the position of IDA. We always welcome the submission of guest contributions on the

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Chinese translation of our critique of Cockshott

Our Critique of Cockshott and Cottrell: “Labour Time Accounting from Above? A Critique of Cockshott and Cottrell’s Cybersocialism” is now also available in Chinese translation! The text was originally published in German in 2023 and was later translated into English. Since we do not speak Chinese ourselves, we are providing the Chinese translation here alongside

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Newsletter April 2025

Explainer Video for the App – We’ve created a short video that explains the key features of our app: How do enterprises create a plan? How is it approved? And how can I consume products using labor time? Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/bFPRAajb72o?si=MUz9iGmkJUo5hR2C Talk with DIE LINKE Neukölln – On Monday, April 28th, we’ll be

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Basic Principles in Pairs

Several reading circles are currently exploring the “Basic Principles” – and to go along with that, we’re offering the classic text together with a companion reading group booklet. The booklet helps you navigate the old-style writing and serves as a helpful reading aid. For next to nothing – or as a small donation – we’ll

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Newsletter March 2025

Since March 1st, we’ve rented our own office space! It’s located in the publishing building of Neues Deutschland (nd) near Ostbahnhof. We’ll be working there together, holding meetings, setting up a small library on labor-time accounting, and much more. To cover the rent and support our other activities, we would greatly appreciate donations or supporting

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A Critique of Moishe Postone’s “Time, Labor, and Social Domination”

Hermann Lueer has written a worthwhile critique of Moishe Postone’s work Time, Labor, and Social Domination. You can find the text here: https://arbeiterstimmen.wordpress.com/2025/02/09/hermann-lueer-zur-kritik-von-moishe-postones-zeit-arbeit-und-gesellschaftliche-herrschaft/ “Postone’s critique is therefore not merely an academic misunderstanding; it actively undermines social revolution by denying the foundation of workers’ self-emancipation. By shifting the focus away from class struggle and self-managed production,

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