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>But a country like China would punish the corruption by Boeing management with death. That's a great incentive to not be corrupt. I've long since come to the
by Dalewyn 3y ago
>But a country like China would punish the corruption by Boeing management with death. That's a great incentive to not be corrupt.
I've long since come to the conclusion that the reason today's politicians, executives, and others in position of power are so flagrantly corrupt is because they don't risk paying with their lives for their troubles anymore.
The feudal age wasn't a great time to live in as a peasant, but you can bet the nobles above you were greatly incentivized to act generally in your (and/or the kingdom's) interests because to do otherwise would have meant their (very vicious) deaths.
- foobarian 3y agoThe nobles of the feudal age are the C-level suite of today. They move around the map conquering lands, and lands come with employees/peasants. Their goal? Squeeze as much value out of the workforce as possible. Except in the medieval version moving wasn't possible, so I think I'll take the modern version :-)
- hnthrowaway0328 3y agoI agree with the first paragraph but not the second. In feudal age the lords could treat their subjects very badly.
- rokkitmensch 3y agoAnd if engaged in treason, absolutely must be successful!
- anomaly_ 3y agoIf you come for the king, you'd best not miss.