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Unfortunately most of my coworkers are still brainwashed and mindlessly following and lapping up everything that's happening. I can count on one hand the techs I work with who have their eyes opened at this point.
This is going to sound a little stupid, but in a scenario like that I like to try to blend in with ultra-capitalists. As it turns out, really positive socialism/communism (just sharing in general basically) is pretty much the best way to do capitalism anyway.
Basically, I excel. That's what I'm doing at my current job. Getting qualified in 2 weeks instead of 6 months, doing extra work etc etc. right. Then, once you've established yourself as being someone "worth" listening to in the eyes of your capitalist bosses/coworkers, you just start relentlessly defending people. For example, they wanted to fire one of my coworkers for calling out too often so I basically sandbagged for a shift and then talked to my lead about how I just felt really shitty all day about her situation and they talked to HR for her.
After a while, people will start to think of you not only as a great worker, but as an advocate for them. They will look to you for guidance. They will listen to your opinions. You may not gain authority, but influence can be just as powerful
Ok. I kinda like that. I do tend to do the "blend in" part by nature just because I don't want my work to be a living hell everyday. But the full plan and what you said I like and might emulate it at my next career as I'm currently looking to transition careers