Capitalism needed to invent a new kind of person, a new subject to fit into its scheme. Science and rationalist philosophy was happy to provide. Mentioned on the podcast: Harriet WashingtonMedical Apartheid Richard DawkinsThe Selfish Gene Jared Diamond Guns, Germs, and Steel Excellent critique of Diamond's book from the Savage Minds blog ----------------------------------------------- Music on this episode byBig BloodandI Love You. Email us atthebookonfirepodcast@gmail.com The Book on Fire Facebook group [[ Dave & Janet'sRadical Vitalism::Blog::Instagram::Website]]