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That really is a government and market policy concern though. Expecting people to globabally adjust their profit-seeking behavior to include ecology is just wis
by bdamm 7y ago
That really is a government and market policy concern though. Expecting people to globabally adjust their profit-seeking behavior to include ecology is just wishful thinking. People simply are not able, even if well intentioned, to decide what matters and what doesn't.
Many will say that expecting the government to help is hopeless. However, that is fatalism, and an improperly functioning government doesn't negate the fact that only government can guide the market to preserve the resources of the future (including our health.)
- heavenlyblue 7y agoThese are not the people of the lowest class though. The privilege of earning more is given by others, so you should learn how to behave and move the society towards a better future since that future is where your wealth is going to be preserved better.
- manigandham 7y ago> "The privilege of earning more is given by others" Meaning what exactly? Anybody is free to create value and realize profit from it. It's not a privilege. Nor does it mean you "should" do anything.
- heavenlyblue 7y agoExcept that this exact thinking is what led a bunch of liberally-minded people to be outvoted in favour of Trump. No one “should” do anything, except that you pay for not doing it in the end.