Why Socialism?

What is wrong with capitalism and how will socialism fix these problems. This lecture is based on the article "Why Socialism" by Albert Einstein. Organised by Progressive Students Collective.
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[@harrier_281]

I'm a comrade from the other side of the border and always learn a lot from the videos on this channel. Very grateful for the free lectures.

[@MUsmanI2005]

Dear Taimur Sir, Love You for these special & informative contents! A different variety & substance! Your lectures never bore us! Thank You So Much! ❤

[@anantkumar5248]

Lots of love from Indian sir

[@user-ml4gv8qr9r]

kio nai 😂

[@sobiaizhar9268]

Where are you from in India??

[@Haraex]

​@@sobiaizhar9268 are you also from India?

[@maheshsoni5051]

Capitalism is centralisation, concentration and consolidation of capital and wealth. Socialism is decentralisation and distribution of wealth without exploitation of labour.

[@fraooqkhan2293]

Works well in dreams

[@omarkhan3256]

@@fraooqkhan2293 and capitalism does not work in reality.

[@fraooqkhan2293]

@@omarkhan3256 lol u just described communism ... have a trip to cuba or north Korea

[@omarkhan3256]

@@fraooqkhan2293 Iol u did not understand my comment. I described America. And I have been to cuba twice and their socialist side is wonderful. The dictatorial side of cuba has got nothing to do with socialism, you are confusing the two. Taimur is arguing for a democratic socialist system. I have never been to North Korea but I think one would be extremely naive to think that they have any kind of system in place.

[@fraooqkhan2293]

@@omarkhan3256 capitalism is better than utopian socialism which works well only of paper , which failed to produce enough food for its people , killed millions through starvation despite murderous efforts to enslave it's own people it failed time and again everywhere, look at china before 1980s and India before 1990s , its inefficient system that created moneyless, classless, freedom less, Foodless and water less society, the only reason u r supporting it is bcz u didn't live in socialist country, the power vacuum it creates leads to dictatorship,we saw it in every socialist country 🤡..its like placing all eggs in one basket and when the basket fails all the eggs will be broken , capitalism on other hand has multiple baskets ,not all eggs r broken , its a self correcting system.Leftist policies can be adopted in capitalist setups but socialism is catastrophic

[@Hasankhan-vz5ne]

Sir please start lectures on Islamic thinkers such as imam ghazali etc

[@Taimur_Laal]

I’ve already covered many in my history of philosophy.

[@user-jx5vk1mg9l]

islamic nazam mi saraf atty ki liny lagti hy

[@zaminchangezi]

سرخ سلام کامریڈ۔بہترین لیکچر

[@sirajuddin1058]

Actually great and utilitarian ideas. I an old man of 78 is staunch fan of most aadilana viewes from you put forth to pakistanis bravely and scholarly logical. Wish your misson succes and flourish in my life and in the lives of my felow countrymen. Prays for yuor long life happiness. Tha k you doctor sahib

[@shabanakha73]

Yay jo dehshat gardee hay is kay peechay wardee hay 😅

[@yousafkhalid4870]

Very good knowledge thanks 👍...

[@Theskyhorse]

I'm an ACCA professional(only telling so that people don't think I'm speaking without studying the subject). I respect Taimur Lal sahb and have learned a lot from him. However, as muslims(this needs to be clear from the forefront) we don't believe in Islam as just a religion like any other but a complete way of life that has the solutions to the problems of Humanity as it end with ''An-nas'' ''the mankind'' and that Quran and it's teachings are timeless. Now when this position is clear we can discuss the logical points of it, Islamic Economic system doesn't need to be as much worked upon as these youtubers/ economists tell us to. It just needs to implemented and be adjusted on how the world is changing. Now the reason it's getting so hard to adopt is because people are now used to non-Islamic economic system that is about interest on loans and all these things that benefits the elites of the society. They don't want to implement it so will promote socialism because that will give them a little bit of breathing space while switching from Interest based Capitalism. Problem is(for the elites) if you implement Sharia law right now, it would disqualify all the interest and sone py suhaga they'd be forced to pay Zakat. and 2.5% amongst the poor people from one of these elites who own millions and billions is a alot. This would elevate the poor people and the elites would loose the grasp and control on poor awam. They don't want it. Problem with socialism is that the decision of majority is not necessarily a right decision, for example look at the west how they changed the thinking of their people to legalize LGHDTV+ marriage in their country. They could do the same with the people here by pushing certain narrative on the curriculum and media to make a decision in their favor. And that's why Dictatorship of the right person is extremely necessary which is BTW elected by the majority of the people who put trust in him. But not everyone is technical enough to make certain key decisions because that will also include a lot of in-expert opinions on the subject which could result in a slow and wrong decisions, we need to act fast. So we believe in the timelessness of the Holy Quran and if so, Sharia Law and Islamic Economic system needs to be implemented right at this very moment.

[@Taimur_Laal]

Does an Islamic economic system include legalised slavery as mentioned in the Holy Quran?

[@Theskyhorse]

@@Taimur_Laal you think we aren't salves of the system already? It's amazing how people(muslim or non-muslim) would happily give 40% Tax of their Salary in west but have some problem with 2.5% Zakat or 2.5% non-muslim tax(Jizya) which is far far less and well distributed amongst the deserving citizens

[@AIOUEconomics]

​@@Taimur_Laal If in war enemy make your people slaves then what what would you do and that's why Islam has this option of slavery so that enemy may not damage us in this aspect and we may not be able to respond them. It's should not be very difficult for you to understand.

[@AIOUEconomics]

Actually the issue is that Muslims are not aware of Deen e Islam and mostly people think that like other religions Islam is mere a religion. As to how creator of entire universe Who is controlling each and every thing has not given humanity the system of life.

[@Theskyhorse]

@@AIOUEconomics indeed

[@onkarsingh3820]

Current Economic problems and one new Economics with complete all solution for every person

[@muhammadyaseen8240]

Great Sir

[@Aniskhanofficial.3594]

Sir can you tell me that the current inflation in Pakistan is due the more supply and less demand or less supply and more demand.

[@maheshsoni5051]

Capitalism is modern slavery of laborers. Socialism is humanity and empathy for laborers.

[@Hasankhan-vz5ne]

Sir I take notes from your lectures for the topic of css syllabus sir we can't afford academy so please sir whenever is possible sir please make lectures on islamic philosopher that are includes in the syllabus of political science subject of CSS please sir

[@KhalidHussain-uw1lr]

A very good initiative.

[@zexploregalaxy]

Sir please come to karachi

[@maliali2075]

Wonderful sir, we do need to shift our economic policies in line with the benefit of our Country in particular and for public social well being in general, otherwise our survival as a viable state would irreversibly be compromised.

[@ultraali453]

29:00 But they do. The electricity, telecom, internet and clean water in Gaza city does come from Israel. Israel works together with Egypt and the west bank Palestine government to manage Gaza. Btw, West Bank Palestine government recognizes Israel and more than 40% of their population is Jewish Almost 20% of Israel's population is Arab Muslim At one point, Israel was even providing free electricity and clean water. However, I agree with most of what Sir said.

[@ImadKhan-id2mr]

I am watching from a year, I'm preparing for CSS/PMS, many of the viewers are aspirant. It would be great if you upload a bit CSS syllabus orientated lectures of Political Science and Philosophy. Your teaching methodology and analysis is on current topics helps me alot. Watched completed History of Philosophy lectures and almost all of your videos on this channel including the music videos as well.

[@omarkhan3256]

Wow spoken like a true capitalist.

[@ImadKhan-id2mr]

@omarkhan3256 So is Dr Taimur ur Rehman, If not ideologically but practically. He himself is a part of Capitalist system(me and you as well)although he is playing his part to inculcate socialist ideas in youths mind , personally my thoughts are more inclined to socialism.

[@shahjhanwagarpal7120]

awsome comrade surkh salamunas .....

[@bushrashahzadkhan2503]

Sir, deliver lecture on CPEC

[@Muhammad__Khalid]

You are best teacher of Pakistan

[@abdulqayyum397]

impressive

[@mohammadshoeb2138]

Can your philosophy bring peace to this world that you admire?

[@xoxo49999]

Sir youtube is expoliating ur labor 😅

[@khalidmohiuddin3201]

I wish he would be prime minister of Pakistan. But it would be impossible till mullahs power end..

[@danishmehram1952]

Islam is not about extremist Mullas and neither these secular People.

[@abdulnasir8158]

Welldone

[@ultraali453]

Israel never said that they will not target civilization infrastructure.. They said they have to because Hamas is using that same infrastructure in violation of the rules of war. However, I agree with most of what Sir said.

[@adnanashraf772]

لاجواب اندرونی حقیقت👍👍

[@ayeshafareedsyed8560]

Beautiful. Sir Allah ap ki hifazat karw

[@seeratazhar858]

I always thought socialism is the way forward to people in Pakistan. Unfortunately western bribed molvies demonized it to general public and the elites who are the gods of this country would never allow it. These ideas will take place in Pakistan when it is free from post colonial masters.

[@abdulhadi344]

People and planet before profit. Long live socialism Great Comrade....

[@hiwibiwi8647]

Bas we love u sir g

[@zishanraza2761]

After the demolition of Berlin war which side did people ran ?

[@omarkhan3256]

I think you are confusing communist dictatorship with socialism. If you want to compare capitalism and socialism compare America to say Finland. While America is not a free market economy and Finland is not a textbook definition of socialism but you will get the point.

[@zexploregalaxy]

Sir are you participating in general election

[@noshadar]

Pakistani capitalists are doing same with Baloch and pashton

[@user-jx5vk1mg9l]

capitalism is more bitter than socialism

[@greenjupiter]

This guy is a true Pakistani

[@sikandariqbal9284]

Nice gentleman

[@AamerPawarymyye]

👍

[@aftabhaque5583]

👏👏👏👏🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼be safe

[@sheikhhashimi5082]

صد فیصد متفق

[@omarkhan3256]

Taimur we know you can talk the talk but can you walk the walk? Why don't you form a political party (preferably Anarchist) with other left-leaning intellectuals (if they exist in Pakistan)? Putting videos on the internet and holding study circles is useful academically but practically won't make a difference. Currently there is a vaccum in the political environment and you have the internet available to educate and organize the people. چشم نم جان شوریدہ کافی نہیں تہمت عشق پوشیدہ کافی نہیں آج بازار میں پا بہ جولاں چلو

[@Taimur_Laal]

I am general secretary of the Mazdoor Kissan Party and secretary of the Left Democratic Front. I've been active in left wing politics for 25 years.

[@haseebullah3416]

❤❤❤

[@saddiqueakbar6907]

❤❤

[@krashid1961]

Can we differentiate between concentration of money vs concentration of wealth. Wealth of nation is product and services.

[@Taimur_Laal]

Money is a measure of wealth.

[@krashid1961]

@@Taimur_Laal I think wealth of nation is product and services.

[@akifsohaib5590]

Alhamdulillah Islam provide the Social, Economic and Politically System. Islam is the way of life....✌🏽

[@ImranKhan-vs9oz]

That is a myth propagated by Maulvis. Islam does provide basic principles but it certainly does not provide Systems. In fact it was the lack of a political system after the death of Muhammad that led to civil wars and the formation of the Shia cult.

[@Theskyhorse]

@@ImranKhan-vs9oz I'm an ACCA professional(only telling so that people don't think I'm speaking without studying the subject). I respect Taimur Lal sahb and have learned a lot from him. However, as muslims(this needs to be clear from the forefront) we don't believe in Islam as just a religion like any other but a complete way of life that has the solutions to the problems of Humanity as it end with ''An-nas'' ''the mankind'' and that Quran and it's teachings are timeless. Now when this position is clear we can discuss the logical points of it, Islamic Economic system doesn't need to be as much worked upon as these youtubers/ economists tell us to. It just needs to implemented and be adjusted on how the world is changing. Now the reason it's getting so hard to adopt is because people are now used to non-Islamic economic system that is about interest on loans and all these things that benefits the elites of the society. They don't want to implement it so will promote socialism because that will give them a little bit of breathing space while switching from Interest based Capitalism. Problem is(for the elites) if you implement Sharia law right now, it would disqualify all the interest and sone py suhaga they'd be forced to pay Zakat. and 2.5% amongst the poor people from one of these elites who own millions and billions is a alot. This would elevate the poor people and the elites would loose the grasp and control on poor awam. They don't want it. Problem with socialism is that the decision of majority is not necessarily a right decision, for example look at the west how they changed the thinking of their people to legalize LGHDTV+ marriage in their country. They could do the same with the people here by pushing certain narrative on the curriculum and media to make a decision in their favor. And that's why Dictatorship of the right person is extremely necessary which is BTW elected by the majority of the people who put trust in him. But not everyone is technical enough to make certain key decisions because that will also include a lot of in-expert opinions on the subject which could result in a slow and wrong decisions, we need to act fast. So we believe in the timelessness of the Holy Quran and if so, Sharia Law and Islamic Economic system needs to be implemented right at this very moment.

[@user-jx5vk1mg9l]

islam is way of terror, not way of life

[@Theskyhorse]

@@user-jx5vk1mg9l you have to give proof of you statement with proper explanation, because I can say the same. Athiesm is a way of terror. Back-up your claims with proof mate

[@aftabhaque5583]

You are sooooo correct 😂😂😂😂

[@rajneeshbharti997]

❤best

[@existentialistmayo6769]

always great teacher

[@fraooqkhan2293]

Bro thinks he is Lenin 😂

[@omarkhan3256]

Bro I think you meant Marx. Once he starts a movement of some sort then you can compare him to Lenin.

[@fraooqkhan2293]

@@omarkhan3256 he is trying to ,he is secretary of some red party