The Digital Frontier: Capitalism’s Neoliberal and Global Transformation (c. 1980–Present) Part 4 of 4 Capitalism, that ever-shapeshifting beast, has spent the last four decades reinventing itself with the gusto of a Silicon Valley startup chasing venture capital. Since the 1980s, it has donned the flashy garb of neoliberalism, ridden the wild waves of globalization, and surfed the digital revolution to dizzying heights. From Margaret Thatcher’s privatization crusades to Jeff Bezos’s empire of next-day delivery, this era has seen capitalism stretch its tentacles across the globe, weaving markets together with the finesse of a spider on caffeine. Yet, for all its adaptability, this system has a knack for tripping over its own ambitions, leaving a trail of inequality, environmental chaos, and existential questions about its staying power. As of June 11, 2025, capitalism stands as a towering colossus—impressive, but wobbling under the weight of its own contradictions. Let’s unpack this...