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> I like how they started with different values compared to the old American companies (oil, cigarettes, defense). They started with the same values: make as m
by kibwen 2y ago
> I like how they started with different values compared to the old American companies (oil, cigarettes, defense).
They started with the same values: make as much money as possible, even if it destroys the world. Any entreaties to the contrary were a smokescreen to deflect criticism until they could shore up their position. This is the natural end-state of incentivizing profit maximization.
- safety1st 2y agoHow does your worldview explain the GPL?
- mrthrowaway999 2y ago[flagged]
- drawkward 2y agoScale makes a difference.
- willy_k 2y agoNo, power makes bad. Money drives bad because it makes power, but getting rid of money will not solve any problems, and historically it’s made them worse.
- sumtechguy 2y agoMoney makes you more of what you are. If you are bad you will continue to be so before and after money.