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> Basically I think it's wrong to try to go cross eyed having "persuit of profit" always there while also trying to set some other "idealistic" goal. Just stay
by BobbyJo 4y ago
> Basically I think it's wrong to try to go cross eyed having "persuit of profit" always there while also trying to set some other "idealistic" goal. Just stay focused!
It's a purely practical constraint. I too would love if organizations were capable of functioning in some other capacity, but in your own words:
> someone will be like "wait, isn't our most basic value to just make money?"
And also according to you:
> Sure
So, the best way to get businesses to act in the interest of others is to tie their profit to those other interests, which is the basic principle of the free market. Want resources? Do something for others such that they voluntarily give theirs to you, I.E. do something of value for your customers.