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1st sentence: > Monopoly, the board game, is often held up as a demonstration of capitalism, teaching players how business works. I don't think I need to read
by dandare 4y ago
1st sentence:
> Monopoly, the board game, is often held up as a demonstration of capitalism, teaching players how business works.
I don't think I need to read any further.
- aidenn0 4y agoHe's probably referring to the game's roots as a tool for promoting Georgism[1]. That sentence is pretty far divorced from reality though (unless you let "often" do an awful lot of work. 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Landlord%27s_Game https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Landlord%27s_Game
- wiredearp 4y agoIt is literally why the game was invented and how capitalism works. I can't tell if you are in denial of this or if you believe it so evident as to be a waste of your time. https://survivingtomorrow.org/monopoly-isnt-a-game-it-s-a-prophecy-a3644ad09a92 https://survivingtomorrow.org/monopoly-isnt-a-game-it-s-a-pr...
- dandare 4y ago> It is literally why the game was invented and how capitalism works. literally - "You Keep Using That Word, I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means"