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For such a well-researched and thought-out writeup, I was surprised by the weakness of the recommendations. He says: > I believe that reality works like a mach
by phailhaus 6y ago
For such a well-researched and thought-out writeup, I was surprised by the weakness of the recommendations. He says:
> I believe that reality works like a machine with cause/effect relationships that produce outcomes, and that when the outcomes fall short of the goals one needs to diagnose why the machine is working inadequately and then reform it
I agree with that completely; the current system has set up a network of incentives which, coupled with the breakneck pace of technology, is causing the wealth gap. And yet, the recommendations don't seem like systemic changes at all, they're more like "I would get a commission together and Do It Better."
- adamcstephens 6y agoI think it’s tough to recommend systemic changes when you start out with a fundamental belief that the basics of the system are the most perfect system ever. I’m of the opinion that you can reform capitalism, but to do so you may need to change who benefits. Take worker cooperatives for example. They could be a central policy that would counteract inequality, give people more decision in their own lives and give them skin in the game. Teach people to be smarter isn’t going to be enough, especially when the employers of the lower end of earners specifically want human robots who don’t think for themselves.