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In the asymptotic case, European countries levy 100% tax, and take over all economic and social activity, including child-rearing, with the role parents being o
by elevatedastalt 3y ago
In the asymptotic case, European countries levy 100% tax, and take over all economic and social activity, including child-rearing, with the role parents being only a field in the database.
- bigfudge 3y agoI can’t tell if this is satire or a genuine point being made. It’s a long way from reality if anyone was in any doubt!
- genman 3y agoIt looks like some political fringe theory talking point.
- elevatedastalt 3y agoIt was a slightly provocative statement said in satire to underscore the point that the right degree of taxation and social services to provide isn't a universal constant and we don't need to assume that the way European countries do is the only right. These things tend to have complex tradeoffs.
- ajmurmann 3y agoYou are right. According to the article it's only right if you prioritize child happiness