The article discusses how the ideas of Spinoza and Marx can help us understand the relationship between power, economy, and politics in today's world. It suggests that countering capitalist power requires challenging not just economic structures but also the way power is represented in society. By looking at how ideas and material conditions intersect, we can better understand and potentially transform current economic and political changes like neoliberalism and austerity. The authors argue that the way we imagine and think about politics and economics plays a crucial role in shaping our responses to crises and policy decisions.