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Any human economic system is intrinsically tied to human values (and human nature). What we value depends on our moral systems. Discussing economics involves ma
by growingkittens 3y ago
Any human economic system is intrinsically tied to human values (and human nature). What we value depends on our moral systems. Discussing economics involves making assumptions about what other people value and why they value it.
> The clothes in Costco and pretty much every other store in America take advantage of developing labor.
Yes, so why suggest "more of the same"?
- lotsofpulp 3y ago> Yes, so why suggest "more of the same"? Because it solves the problem? The person making your clothes is in front of you and you can tell them make your pockets a certain size.
- growingkittens 3y agoAgain, you've only "solved" the problem for people with money. You can "solve" lots of problems by saying "use money to fix it."
- lotsofpulp 3y agoYes, that is generally what you need to trade for other people’s time. An option that lets you trade less money, but more time, is watching YouTube videos on how to sew and making your own clothes.