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While I agree with you, I think your criticism is better directed toward capitalism, not the winners within it. This is a structural problem.
by alexpetralia 6y ago
While I agree with you, I think your criticism is better directed toward capitalism, not the winners within it. This is a structural problem.
- enitihas 6y agoThe problem remains in any other system though. In Communism, the winners would be the politburo members instead of bigco executives.
- miscPerson 6y agoIn fact, that’s the argument for capitalism: All of these systems suck, so let’s favor people who can lead voluntary large tribes over the politically connected, such as the politburo.
- jjj1232 6y agoYou’re probably right! I do think our culture of praising the wealthy for handing out pennies is a huge smokescreen that avoids actual change, but you’re right that posting comments on HN is not going to do much to change public opinion.