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“Recording the slow collapse of humanity”—that’s how the Inhumans of Late Capitalism Facebook page explains its mission in life. The page documents just how bizarrely inhumane and immoral life in modern capitalist societies can be by collecting depressingly hilarious pictures from all over the internet.

Scroll down for some of the very best images from Inhumans of Late Capitalism that show the bizarre reality we live in, upvote your fave pics, and let us know what you think in the comments below. And be sure to visit their Facebook page for more awesome content.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep this is true. No one can earn a billion dollars by working, but you can earn a billion dollars by making money off of other people

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The Inhumans of Late Capitalism page (not to be confused with the Humans of Late Capitalism social media accounts which is a similar but entirely different horse entirely) has over 178.6k followers, all eagerly waiting for the next juicy post making fun of our dystopian everyday lives.

As many of you have probably realized by now, capitalism is far from a perfect system. But what’s the alternative? Does one even exist? Anyone who’s ever opened up a history book knows that communism isn’t an alternative—it’s just a more brutal dystopia that resulted in the deaths of millions of people. And don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

However, things might not be as grim nowadays as we think. For instance, Paul Mason writes in The Guardian that we might be entering the postcapitalist era without even noticing it. The forces driving this are information technology, the rise of the sharing economy, and new ways of working. Mason’s point of view is refreshing because he paints a bright and sunny picture of the future, instead of one where we’re all doomed and fighting global warming, zombies, and the plague on all fronts.

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According to Mason, information technology has reduced the need for work, blurred the “edges between work and free time,” and “loosened the relationship between work and wages.” The amount we have to work will further diminish as automation increases. But that’ll still take a while because our way of thinking has yet to catch up with the power of robotics.

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Peter Kovak
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They might be true for the USA, but not for a good part of the world, where people have rights.

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tuzdayschild
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't give up Millennials. Invest whatever can, no matter how small your contributions. Your youth will work in your favor. Your efforts will have decades to grow. Don't give up.

TheKnightOwl
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly. So much negatively and hopelessness is thrown at the younger generation, what a way to cripple them. Hopeless people are easy to control, they feel there's no point so why bother; don't fall for that s**t. There's always hope.

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BusLady
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm wearing Timberlands right now. I've had them about 10 years. I might get 10 more years out of them.

Jace
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Welcome to the dystopia. We’re doing great, and perfectly willing to use depressing facts about the laissez-faire capitalist nightmare you’re trapped in to make tasteless jokes in our marketing.”

Id row
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Way to make people feel horrible about their life and future.

Monika Soffronow
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not at all. The ad makes the well off who are the target audience of the ad feel better about where they are in life since they are the ones that can A. afford to buy the Timberland boots and B. not being able to retire is not an issue for them.

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Noemie Houtekie-N'Da
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Way to be positive!!!! J.K can people sometimes stop crushing hopes and dreams? I CAN RETIRE IF I WANT TO!!!! Humphh. (cross arms)

Jo Choto
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, the people to whom this refers are never going to be able to afford those boots either.

Laura Lawson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow people, calm down, it's called sarcasm. Get you knickers untwisted & enjoy the joke. But then again, Americans seem to have a huge problem understanding sarcasm, you just take yourselves way too seriously! And fyi, not a millennial, not a boomer, just someone in between that will have to work until they die...unless I can find a sugar daddy but that's another post! Lol!

Terrakian Dragon
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, there's an example of cynical, dystopian snark against capitalism if ever I saw one. Way to go, Timberland, letting us know EXACTLY what you think of our capitalist overlords. Guys, I think this looks like a subtle bit of shade-throwing against what the oligarchs want of us, not what Timberland thinks we should actually BE like. Yet, earning money from it. Really bizarre combo. Mixed message messes with my head. Edit: Just noticed the "Hong Kong" tag on there. Hmm, yeah, definitely snark. It HAS to be subtle, when you're under the yolk of China's dystopian behemoth of a government. Protest is difficult to sustain, despite what's been going on in the city the last seven months. Though, honestly, I'm surprised the people of Hong Kong have been able to get away with it for so long without China stomping HARD on it. On the mainland, it's not so easy. People just quietly disappear, there. Interesting.

Christina Uhlir
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Terrakian, this is called communism.....and someone orange is calling a communist murderer and assassin "the great world leader".

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Eddie Butters
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have two pairs of these boots. I alternate every day so they'll last twice as long. However "long" is destined to be. I'm 66 and resigned to "never stop working" (aka "retire".)

ChaiDai
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This disgusts me. Boots are probably mfg offshore, adding to another country's economy.

Bill
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would recommend these. Only down side is they should have rubber on the toe

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Mason also states that we’re “seeing the spontaneous rise of collaborative production: goods, services, and organizations are appearing that no longer respond to the dictates of the market and the managerial hierarchy. The biggest information product in the world—Wikipedia—is made by volunteers for free, abolishing the encyclopedia business and depriving the advertising industry of an estimated $3bn a year in revenue.”

In other words, we’re seeing various new forms of work, ownership, and businesses that will (in the long run) change our society as we know it. But whether or not it’ll be a postcapitalist society or something else entirely, we’ll find out in a few decades.

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M.J.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How sick is that?! Sure, make a person loose their job so you get a discount!

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So you spend money but you are still loitering...ok

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M.J.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously?! Now they are stressing you... I know it's called fast food but some people (like me) eat slowly!

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Slinkman
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm it's good to set boundaries for your kids en give them a sense of responsibility. But not in the way you are proposing mr Coach-dad wich sons and daughters are probably real sad en feel no self worth because you give them the feeling they are never good enough for your approval.

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is probably the case where Chinese people buy shirts that say words in English without them knowing what it means, because English is considered cool. There's plenty of pictures of Chinese children wearing shirts that day obscene things

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Rowes Binley
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

do not buy from a company thats owned by a man who hoards billions! wealth should be distributed!!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's wrong with a handicapped delivery guy? A job is a job, he doesn't seem to mind.

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chi-wei shen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Puccino's is well known for its often self-deprecating humour. From an advertising point of view it seems to be successful.

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Slinkman
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you love work you will probably like it... that's how that works i think.

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Anne
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My "dad-joke" in the elevator at work is: which floor do you live on... (law firm.. we are really more here than at home..)

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Imagine the homeless having to sleep on a bench like this

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Jess-a-men
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And it's an anti-homeless bench, too. That's not an armrest, it's too small for that... it's just meant to make it harder to sleep there.

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James Thompson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Attention: you are expendable. You aren't special. There are others just like you now have a great day!

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Bami Bal
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This church looks like it needs restoration. Hopefully, the advertising is just temporary to raise money.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can buy things that make you feel happy at the moment, buying happiness is a whole other level and not possible in my book.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But how is this bad? They're not exploiting you for money, just trying to make sure you're ok and they're trying to make sure you have a plan on getting a safe place of your own to stay

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is common. I was told to do this type of thing when I worked in retail years ago tbh.

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um, how old is this billboard? You can't touch a home in San Francisco for less than $1 million.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope the glass at least turns to a frosted glass when you're in it. I want to cry in peace!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In don't think patronizing him is what he wants. Maybe he is happy he has got a job. I respect him for it though.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess they automatically ruled out anyone in a skirt as a customer..

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