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It’s simply false that positive sum doesn’t exist the real world. Even the most simplistic trade argument in remedial Econ 101, or even Bio 101 reveals this. W
by jonathankoren 2y ago
It’s simply false that positive sum doesn’t exist the real world. Even the most simplistic trade argument in remedial Econ 101, or even Bio 101 reveals this.
What’s rare are zero-sum games.
- zb3 2y agoRising inequality suggests otherwise
- kolinko 2y agoIf I'm not mistaken, the whole society is getting wealthier, it's just some people are getting wealthier faster than the others - so it's still a sum-positive. Here are the source charts: https://ourworldindata.org/happiness-and-income-inequality https://ourworldindata.org/happiness-and-income-inequality
- zb3 2y agoYou only consider those that "make it", there any many who don't because it's getting increasingly harder to be "useful" in the market (ChatGPT is cheaper), innovations usually make it worse. Those "new jobs" are harder and many won't qualify
- kolinko 2y agoDid you check the linked charts? The stats show that people are getting wealthier across the board.