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Welcome to post-capitalism. We’re no longer in the realm of free markets for goods and services. We now make up new markets and deal in abstract commodities suc
by agentultra 3y ago
Welcome to post-capitalism. We’re no longer in the realm of free markets for goods and services. We now make up new markets and deal in abstract commodities such as attention and relationships. The need we are building things for is capital: profits over people.
It’s not all bad though. “The industry,” is a big place. There are companies out there that might share a good number of your values.
Unless you’re in a certain privileged position in this world you may have to compromise on a few principles here and there on your journey.
- agentultra 3y agoThough I should add, never give up on your principles. We may have to make compromises with ourselves because we live in a society in which it costs money to live. Your job isn't your identity though and there are some lines which aren't worth crossing. It's also hard to sustain a career in this environment alone for long periods of time. Consider your relationships as your most important asset. And consider organizing. Differences can be made. Programming computers won't get you there. It will take some changes to the social environment around you.