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I know there are many audio distillations of the work, but I cannot absorb information by listening alone. I have been reading on my own, but I would enjoy reading along with the audio of someone reading, especially if they pause to explain certain things in a way a modern reader would understand.

I am willing to pay for a specific translation of the book if needed.

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[–] Acute_Engles@hexbear.net 4 points 3 days ago

The podcast marx madness read capital vol 1 as their first book. They read it word for word and talk about it. One guy is a theory nerd and the other, at the time of recording, doesn't know anything about it. This is how i read through my first time.

The audio is not that great and the hosts are very new to recording at the time. most people I've suggested listen to it have said they can't tolerate it because of these factors.

[–] JoeByeThen@hexbear.net 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I think I heard the David Harvey one on YouTube was decent.

Edit: https://davidharvey.org/reading-capital/

[–] o_d@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 3 days ago

I haven't listened to it yet myself, but Radikha Desai has a reading capital series on her YouTube.

Isn't there one in Hexbear?

[–] deforestgump@hexbear.net 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I uploaded this lecture series to TankieTube not long ago. It’s taught by the editor of a newly released translation but I’m not sure it’s what you’re looking for…

https://tankie.tube/w/p/3dbxgDcZVtPoinsfGkUPQB?playlistPosition=1

[–] Poutine@hexbear.net 1 points 2 days ago

Thank you, comrade.

[–] ExtimateCookie@hexbear.net 1 points 3 days ago

I listened to some episodes of the Reading Capital with Comrades podcast and it was good from what I remember at the time. Give it a try and see if it's what you're looking for.

[–] kisstrel@hexbear.net 1 points 3 days ago

I don't think this is quite what you're asking for, but A People's Guide to Capitalism by Hadas Their really helped me understand Capital. I believe an audiobook is available too.