Would Marx be opposed to shopping malls in a socialist society? As a transitionary mechanism to communism would Marx not approve of shopping centers or modern market places?

Call it something like "According to Your Needs Outlet"

Idk much about the guy but, I don't think a socialist society would outright oppose a shopping mall. I could see a use for them.

[–] Wxnzxn@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

Marx and Engels were very clear, that the transition from value-exchange, i.e. money, has to happen as soon as possible, because otherwise, the system will begin to reproduce capitalist dynamics. So, as shopping malls, yes, very much opposed. As distribution/leisure centers? Sure, whatever the dynamics of the new materialist situation will favour/need.

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