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Everything you've been told about socialism is probably wrong. For decades, we've heard the same arguments: socialism means government controls everything, it kills innovation, it's never worked anywhere, and it inevitably leads to poverty and tyranny. These claims are repeated so often that they've become common sense-accepted as facts that don't require examination. There's just one problem: most of them aren't true. Everything You Know About Socialism Is Wrong is an evidence-based examination of the most common myths and misconceptions about socialism. Drawing on research from economics, history, political science, and real-world examples from around the globe, this book systematically dismantles thirteen pervasive myths that prevent honest conversations about economic alternatives. You'll discover: Why socialism doesn't mean ""government controls everything""-and what it actually means How some of history's greatest innovations came from non-profit sources, not profit-seeking entrepreneurs Why worker cooperatives succeed in competitive markets while giving employees democratic control How countries with strong social programs consistently outperform the U.S. on health, happiness, and economic mobility Why universal healthcare costs less and delivers better results than America's private insurance system How ""free stuff"" rhetoric misrepresents how social programs are actually funded Why the ""human nature"" argument against socialism is based on flawed assumptions How Nordic countries prove that robust social programs are compatible with prosperity Why small businesses might actually benefit from socialist policies Written for progressives seeking better arguments, moderates open to evidence, and even conservatives willing to engage in good faith, this book cuts through decades of Cold War propaganda and free-market ideology to examine what the evidence actually shows. This isn't theory-it's reality. Worker cooperatives operate successfully worldwide. Universal healthcare works in dozens of countries. Social programs reduce poverty without creating dependency. Democratic worker ownership proves viable at scale. The question isn't whether socialist policies can work-it's why we've been told they can't. Whether you're a longtime socialist looking for evidence-based arguments, a curious moderate willing to question assumptions, or simply someone frustrated with an economic system that isn't working for most people, this book offers clear, accessible analysis grounded in facts rather than ideology. It's time to separate myth from reality. Your assumptions about socialism are about to be challenged.

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