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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.

When you’re all done looking through this post, take a gander at Bored Panda’s earlier articles about capitalism right here and here.

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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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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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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.

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

So at least where I grew up kids started sports really early on, like there was a five year old kid on the swim team going to practice with middle schoolers young, and it had it’s ups and downs. Ups, we made a lot of friends and had a lot of good experiences. Downs, everything that wasn’t related to sports got bumped down on the priority list. There was a girl in my scout troop who couldn’t support her friend at her MOM’S FUNERAL because she had a dance recital. I understand that that’s a big deal but if you get invited to a funeral by your scout sister that’s a big deal

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

Being tough doesn't mean you can yell at a kid, ridicule them in front of others and destroy their self esteem. Being tough is being firm, teaching kids that things like disappointment and failure happen in life, teaching them to try their best and pushing them a little if you know they're not trying hard enough because they're insecure

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

Being tough on children is not equal to 'destroying their self esteem'. Maybe it does feel so if you are not used to boundaries, but this doesn't make the statement in above picture less true.

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

I love how everyone jumps to the "bubble wrap my kid" worst case scenario here. This sign doesn't mean that your kid is going to get yelled at, belittled, or beaten. I coach higher level hockey for young kids (9 - 12). The uncoachable thing is true, and I told all parents I will be tough on the kids. But this doesn't mean what everyone is suddenly jumping to and assuming. It means, that I am teaching a drill, or running a drill and one of the kids is not paying attention to the group, or fooling around in the corner, or bugging another kid. Then they will have to skate a lap or two before they can come back to the drill. If they are really bad or I am having real issues with them not listening to instructions then they will sit either a period or an entire game if needed. Guess what! This is also how it is in the real world. You don't want to do your job properly, or goof off during work hours, you are going to get sent home or fired. That's just the reality of it! Teach em now

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

I actually like this one. And it should be paired with the one for the parents that says "There are no scouts here, no scholarships will be handed out. The coach and umpires are all volunteers. It's just a game. So stay calm or you will be asked to leave."

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

There's nothing wrong with this, we can't keep giving kids participation ribbons. You have to learn that you're going to have to work and earn things.

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

Took my parents forever to figure this out: there's a fine line between motivational drill seargent/coach and emotional/psychological abuse.

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

If I see parenting around me.. it's not bad for kids to be taught boundaries, so yeah. (plus, sports! YAY!)

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

"If you suffered in life and want other people to suffer as you did because "you turned out fine," you did not in fact turn out fine." - Daniel Shipwreck

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

Being terrorized by an authority figure does not build character. Said authority figure abusing their authority is nothing but traumatizing to a child. And to an adult, for that matter. We don’t all respond to that strategy.

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

Holding someone to high standards is not terrorizing them. Sheesh. Your kids probably need this coaching scenario.

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Mewton’s Third Paw
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Literally everyone here missing the point, of course. It’s not about parenting, geniuses. This is about capitalism, remember the theme of the post you are currently reading. Nobody gives a s**t how you parent your trashy baby. No company should be advertising by suggesting that a person’s value lies in how EMPLOYABLE someone is. Humans aren’t meant to grow into employees.

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

Then why do so many of them voluntarily consent to being employed by another individual?

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

There is a difference between spoiling a child and being abusive or too harsh on them. My cousin is giving a generous allowance despite her mom (my aunt) having financial difficulties and being 20 years old. On the other hand, my other cousin once got reprimanded for breaking her arm trying to get to the bathroom after lights out at her boarding school... life IS tough

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

Meanwhile, it's the parents who are abusing their children, not the coaches. The parents who believe their kids are their meal-tickets out of mediocrity. Little Billy can be the next Tom Brady if I force him...

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

I wonder if this is really a Nike ad, or someone just slapped that on there.

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

It's one thing to be tough on kids in the correct way. They need that but unfortunately many people go about that in a way that is destructive and down right abusive. You can be tough on kids and teach them lessons in life without destroying their self esteem and making them feel like nothing they do is ever going to be enough. Praise is a necessity just as much as direction, guidance, love, patience, wtc acceptanceatiemce, etc.

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

Sorry don't know what happened at the end of my comment. I couldn't see it before it posted.

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

I agree with this one. "Participation Trophys" just teach our kids they really don't have to try.

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

Life is already tough! Why add another burden to other people to worry about?

Jaybird3939
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess I wouldn't care for this if they were talking about kids under 14 or so (although the damage could already be done by then, if the parents are totally clueless), but students will be heading for college, jobs, trade schools, etc. Will all those things come with no judgment about their work ethics?

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

Thanks, but in my experience, life does a good enough job knocking a person down. There's no need for people to make life harder on anyone.

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

Ah yes, the s**t-stained skulls of the jackasses promoting the “tough manager” meme are also applying their inhumane b******t to kids’ sports. How f*****g lovely.

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

One of my best friends at 31 years old is my high school hockey coach. He taught me so much and made me an even better person than player. 99% of coaches are like this but you only ever hear about the 1% that ruin it.

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

Coaches should take it easy on kids because sports are about exercise and having fun not winning and everyone should get a trophy because we're all winners.

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

Dunno here...I am totally uncoachable with sports, always have been yet I've been employed my whole life after I turned 14. Just hated sports...this one sucks lol

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

So your boss doesnt coach you? Being coached means you receive guidance and everyone needs to do that well. I just think you arent athletic, but that doesnt mean you are not coachable.

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

I hate nike with a passion (see I won't even alphabetize it) but I agree with this sign.

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

This is why so many coaches in so many sports have been able to sexually abuse children. There is something very wrong with this attitude.

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

There is something potentially wrong with every attitude if abused. But most kids who arent taught to respect and work hard turn out to be people like Bernie Sanders... has never held an actual job and begs for money.

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

I don't think this is a bad think, with all the special snowflakes right now who can't handle a fulltime job.

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

It depends on the perspective of tough. There has to be some boundaries.

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

I love this! Too many kids act entitled and whine when they don't get their own way or win.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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