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Inspired by Eva Keiffenheim’s article “Seven Signs You’ve Internalized Capitalism,” this piece strives to highlight the absurd and disturbing nature of capitalism and its blatant denial of the human form as anything but a machine for economic growth. The piece ranges from the comedic to the brutally honest, and everything in between.

1. That hobby you used to love has turned into a joyless side hustle

2. You’re still waiting for that economy to trickle down

3. Your coworker uses the word “synergysms” unironically

4. You often find yourself delirious after deliberating the delineation of deliverables

5. You can spot that gaslight ignite from a mile away

6. No amount of self-care can patch your soul back together

7. You know that supply chain pain all too well

7 Signs You Might Be Living in a Capitalist Hellscape was commissioned by Bandwidth Ensemble and a national consortium.