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This is emblematic of a certain kind of foolish libertarian thinking where capitalism is treated as an end rather than a means. To normal people, the entire sel
by Analemma_ 3mo ago
This is emblematic of a certain kind of foolish libertarian thinking where capitalism is treated as an end rather than a means. To normal people, the entire selling point of capitalism is that it is pitched as the best way to achieve a happy and comfortable life for the greatest number. If it's working against that end, what good is it? Toss it out and replace it.
- simianwords 3mo agoYou have zero theory of mind if you think the poster is a libertarian instead of making a tongue in cheek comment
- Analemma_ 3mo agoI don't think the parent is being tongue-in-cheek, and even if he is, plenty of people have expressed that sentiment seriously. Robin Hanson famously thinks addiction is impossible (or rather, that it's a true expression of revealed preference), which he ideologically needs to do because to admit otherwise creates problems for his defense of unrestrained capitalism.
- dTal 3mo agoI'm curious how he rationalizes the thriving market for nicotine patches.
- rhelz 3mo agoI'm still refactoring my theory of mind in the face of the obvious successes of AI.