necrocapitalism

Meanings

• noun

  A economic system where profit is derived from death or the dead, such as in the funeral industry, organ trafficking, or the production and sale of weapons.

  - "The necrocapitalist funeral homes charged exorbitant prices for their services."
  - "The black market for organs is a prime example of necrocapitalism."
  - "The weapons manufacturer's profits skyrocketed during times of war, making it a classic example of necrocapitalism."

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Variants

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crony capitalism

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Etymology

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A term derived from the combination of 'necros' (Greek for death) and 'capitalism' (an economic system where profit is the primary goal)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'necrocapitalism' was first coined in the 1990s by the philosopher Jean-Luc Nancy.

2. The funeral industry in the United States is estimated to be worth over $20 billion per year.

3. Organ trafficking is a multi-billion dollar industry, with the highest demand coming from countries such as China, India, and Pakistan.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thanatourism: The practice of traveling to places associated with death, such as graveyards or haunted houses, for pleasure. Necrocapitalism can be seen in the commercialization of thanatourism.

2. Thanatology: The study of death and the dying. Necrocapitalism can be seen in the commercialization of certain aspects of thanatology, such as funeral services and organ trafficking.

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Culture

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Necrocapitalism is a controversial and often morally-charged concept. It has been explored in various forms of media, such as novels and films, to critique the exploitation of death and the dead for profit.

How to Memorize "necrocapitalism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a graveyard with a sign that reads 'For Profit Funeral Services'. Visualize the caskets being transported to the crematorium on a conveyor belt, with dollar signs on the sides.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'necrocapitalism' with 'thanatourism' or 'thanatology' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Never Capitalize on Death' to remember the meaning of necrocapitalism.

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