Marx believed that the natural evolution of capitalism would be a socialist society. "The belief in the inevitability of this process was rooted partly in Marx's contention that capitalism was so exploitative and so beset with problems and paradoxes that it was bound to fail" . History has shown that this prediction was not correct.

One takeaway from this week's reading is that historical events and societal dynamics are complex and multifaceted. Marx's analysis primarily focused on the economic aspects of society and the contradictions inherent in capitalism, such as exploitation and alienation (Mumby & Kuhn, 2018). However, other factors, such as political, cultural, and technological advancements, can shape the course of history (Battistini, 2021). Social reforms, labor movements, and welfare programs have emerged in many capitalist societies, mitigating some of the harshest aspects of capitalism and offering a compromise between capitalism and socialism (Battistini, 2021). What can we debate about Marx was correct?