00:00:00 In this section, the narrator discusses the origins and purpose of managers. Management as a career with defined responsibilities and privileges only became a thing a little over a century ago. The rise of managers was a response to the growing socialist movement in the early 1900s, as capitalism faced criticism and threats to its power. Capitalists adopted small parts of socialist complaints and incorporated them into their businesses and government to avoid a revolution. Management and managerial discourse became tools to appease people's anger and maintain capitalist control. The capitalist ruling class used managers to survive criticism and ensure the continuation of the capitalist system. 00:05:00 In this section, the video discusses how the creation of middle management was a response to the criticisms and discontent caused by capitalism. By introducing managers, the capitalist class could maintain their power while giving the illusion of upward mobility and success. However, this strategy only worked for a while as the left found new ways to voice their discontent, leading to the rise of international socialism and the threat of revolution. Capitalism responded to these criticisms by absorbing and appropriating a small part of them, just enough to survive and quiet down the revolutionary masses. This led to the emergence of neoliberalism and a shift towards self-management and flexible career paths in the workplace. 00:10:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the evolving role of managers in post-60s capitalism. With the rise of temporary and part-time work, as well as self-monitoring employees, the traditional managerial position becomes less relevant. Many workers recognize that the manager's role is essentially useless and is often there only to appease upset customers. However, this useless job serves a purpose for the owner class, as it acts as a shield for capital. The speaker argues that real freedom and financial security can only be achieved by overcoming the entrenched powers of capitalism and joining grassroots movements for change. 00:15:00 In this section, the video concludes with a reminder to viewers to support the channel by trying out the al-13 product. The viewers are encouraged to give a thumbs up if they enjoyed the video or a thumbs down if they didn't. The creator also mentions that viewers can explore their other content by clicking on the links provided on the screen.
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