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That's not really where i see the problem, the problem for the WEF is optics, a bunch of world leaders talking about radical changes in our society is going to
by _fat_santa 4y ago
That's not really where i see the problem, the problem for the WEF is optics, a bunch of world leaders talking about radical changes in our society is going to look bad, regardless of whether they are serious or not and regardless of what the actual details of the conversation are.
The prime example of this is when the WEF published the infamous "you will own nothing and you will be happy line". Now if you actually read the article its a little pie in the sky but not overly dystopian. But the thing that gets me every time is how in the hell did they publish that and not think there was going to be some backlash, a bunch of elites and world leaders telling you that you will "own nothing and be happy", that's a bad look.
- mrguyorama 4y agoThey probably didn't expect backlash because whenever a giant megacorp ceo says "We are going to change the world (and make you pay for it)" people freaking cheer and their stock goes to the moon.
- _fat_santa 4y agoI honestly think they are just out of touch. It's easy to convince yourself that something is a good idea when all your colleagues are agreeing with you. I think often times they might not fully realize they are on this global stage and their words will be torn apart.