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I don't think human nature favours that, because we were originally tribal, and we possess the capacity for empathy. I think capitalism promotes sociopathy.
by beaconstudios 5y ago
I don't think human nature favours that, because we were originally tribal, and we possess the capacity for empathy. I think capitalism promotes sociopathy.
- godshatter 5y agoI think it's also a case of "if you're not going to do that, someone else will and eat your lunch". I wonder how much things would be different if far fewer companies publicly traded their stock.
- beaconstudios 5y agothat's part of it though; it's not like engaging in business just makes you greedy (though obviously it does draw greedy/sociopathic people), it's that the mechanisms of capitalism specifically encourage you to be ruthless, either to maximise profits or stave off competition.