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[–] architectonas@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Co-opt I understand. But why commodify? Can somebody explain? I am just stupid

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 18 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

they turn it into a product or a consumption lifestyle

the college kids of yesteryear, who wore Che shirts and soviet hats, but were ultimately no threat to the system are a great example of this.

[–] architectonas@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Aaah thank you!