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> I fail to see how society in general is benefiting from it. I am sure the same can be applied to many situations, including numerous one you (and I) are enga
by jesterson 3y ago
> I fail to see how society in general is benefiting from it.
I am sure the same can be applied to many situations, including numerous one you (and I) are engaging. It just depends how much moral grounds you would like to project to feel better.
What is actually benefiting society? There is likely slightly more than one answer to that.
- B1FF_PSUVM 3y agoThe amusing part is that throughout history long-distance trade has been driven by luxuries - silk, pepper, furs, tea, etc. All thoroughly unnecessary stuff, unless you happen to like it and are able to afford it. Also, no one needs their morning shot of FB or HN ...
- jesterson 3y agoExactly so! Societal and economical implications of seemingly "useless" transactions lay far off binary representation of bad/good. And we may speculate for hours whether fur or golf accessories "good for society" and there likely will be no consensus on the matter :)
- B1FF_PSUVM 3y agoYou also get by-products like geographical maps and ocean-crossing ships ...
- jesterson 3y agoEconomical implications are even wider - you employ more seafarers who send money home raising domestic income in poorer countries