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This is basic game theory. Organizations and society select for maximization of wealth/power - not ethics, morality, enlightenment, and/or aspirational value of
by abandonliberty 10y ago
This is basic game theory. Organizations and society select for maximization of wealth/power - not ethics, morality, enlightenment, and/or aspirational value of your choice.
The problem is simple: Maximize organizational wealth/power given the social, business, and political context. Anyone competing in this system who does not loses to those who do.
The current response: Placate the users by agreeing with the issues and take no real actions (beyond a call for startups focusing on democracy).
CGPGrey's rules for rulers on youtube is a great application of the model to politics and organizations.
- Nomentatus 10y agoActually inequality has been shown to reduce a society's overall wealth and power by stifling growth. Banana Republics aren't renowned for accomplishing much.
- abandonliberty 10y ago>society's overall wealth and power Your response demonstrates a lack of understanding. Identify those trying to maximize this in a BR and compare to the priority and power of other players. I would suggest that no one in any significant position of power cares about 'overall wealth and power' - otherwise you'd see a different result.
- Nomentatus 10y agoI think you reversed the meaning of my response. So I'm going to count this as extremely "strenuous agreement."