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I think the article brings attention to a very important aspect of Capitalism, but I cannot agree with the author's conclusions. Capitalism doesn't cancel pass
by john_moscow 6y ago
I think the article brings attention to a very important aspect of Capitalism, but I cannot agree with the author's conclusions.
Capitalism doesn't cancel passions. On the contrary, it directs them into a constructive direction. And other people willing to pay money is a very strong indicator that your passion is net positive. There's nothing wrong with being passionate about making craft beer. Or artisan bread. Or niche software. This is how most modern companies were founded. This is how the Western society was built.
You break the feedback loop and people start being passionate about tribal feelings. How to take from someone else, rather than create your own. How to make the alleged oppressor's life worse, rather than your customers' lives better.
I think, if we wanted to preserve a civilized society where happiness prevails over suffering, we should find a way to restore the old school pre-corporation Capitalism, rather than focusing on destroying it completely.