In a remarkably short period of time, the philosophy of Karl Marx changed the course of history.

At the height of its power, half the world fell under its dominion,

kept there by a combination of fear, terror, and brute force.

Then suddenly, in the late 1980s, it imploded.

By all rights, there should have been the end of Marxism.

But it hasn't turned out that way.

From environmentalism with its rejection of free markets to critical race theory,

which sees white patriarchy as the source of all evil,

you'll find Marxism at its root.

The leaders of Black Lives Matter, for example, openly acknowledge their devotion

to Marxist ideology.

How do we explain this fascination for something that has so utterly failed

everywhere it's been put into practice?

We can find answers in one of Marx's most enduring epigrams.

From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.

Marx was a poor economist, but a talented journalist.

The only actual job he ever had.

He knew how to turn a phrase.

But what does this slogan even mean?

According to what ability?

According to what need?

And who determines anyone's ability or anyone's need?

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