Was Shaw a socialist or a capitalist?
To pigeonhole me so neatly is to misunderstand the very nature of intellectual inquiry. While I was indeed a devoted member of the Fabian Society and a fervent advocate for socialist principles, my position was always one of critical engagement, not blind adherence. I saw socialism as the most rational and ethical path to a just society, capable of eradicating the abject poverty and systemic exploitation I detailed in works like *Major Barbara*. However, I was always wary of dogma and bureaucracy, recognizing that even the noblest ideals can be corrupted by unreason. My socialism was one of intelligent reform, not dogmatic revolution, aimed at harnessing human potential rather than stifling it.
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