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How dare you use the word "utilitarian" in such an atrocious context. I've been a "real" utilitarian for almost a decade (as much as is possible to be), and I
by Subsentient 6y ago
How dare you use the word "utilitarian" in such an atrocious context.
I've been a "real" utilitarian for almost a decade (as much as is possible to be), and I consider China the single greatest threat to freedom and peace on the face of the planet.
Can you seriously believe that China would not be far, far better off with a democratic regime?
Yes, China has raised up their economy, but they've only done it for the sake of power, and hundreds of millions of Chinese still live in severe poverty.
- dr_dshiv 6y agoI'm not sure I understand your argument. Here is a picture that shows china's growth and wellbeing (life satisfaction). Managing the affairs of nearly 1.5 billion people is quite an accomplishment. I like democracy, don't get me wrong -- but I think the Chinese government has demonstrated themselves to be rather benevolent, on the whole. https://ourworldindata.org/uploads/2017/04/Inc-vs-Happiness-over-time.png https://ourworldindata.org/uploads/2017/04/Inc-vs-Happiness-...
- EForEndeavour 6y agoI wonder how many Uighurs were included in that survey of self-reported happiness.
- tupputuppu 6y agoWhat does the ethnic cleansing of Uighurs have to do with economic growth? You think imprisoning people in concentration camps accelerates poverty reduction?