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> Isn't the statement a bit obvious? No, it isn't obvious, just like the Earth is not obviously round. Even 40 years ago, the statement wasn't obvious to many
by js8 5y ago
> Isn't the statement a bit obvious?
No, it isn't obvious, just like the Earth is not obviously round. Even 40 years ago, the statement wasn't obvious to many public intellectuals in the West, when they were in favor of neoliberal economic policies, under the broad assumption that free markets will automatically bring meritocracy (whatever it is). I think this example is one of many that show that meritocracy doesn't really happen by itself, but requires societal consciousness to be implemented.
- noodles_nomore 5y agoSeems like money is only useful to pay for things that are predictable and require hard work, but we're quickly moving into a world where things that are predictable don't require hard work and thing that require hard work aren't predictable.
- e3bc54b2 5y agoEarth has been _obviously_ round for at least 2300 years. Ancient Greeks knew that because a ship on the horizon disappears below the ground instead on gradually getting smaller.