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I'd be interested to know what the Internet is like for folks in countries like Sweden where welfare systems are far more capable. For example, do Swedish webs
by itistoday2 12y ago
I'd be interested to know what the Internet is like for folks in countries like Sweden where welfare systems are far more capable.
For example, do Swedish websites also rely heavily on advertising? How does the economy of Swedish content (in Swedish markets) compare to American content in America?
BTW: I should be clear that I am not advocating any particular type of welfare system. It does not even have to be government managed. The important thing is that a system exist to free people's minds from the mundane details of basic survival.
- nl 12y agoThe profit motive exists just as much in Sweden as in the US. Welfare acts as a safety net for individuals, not companies.
- digi_owl 12y agoAs such, a welfare system may allow capitalism to function better. Because it makes it easier for disgruntled employees to start a competing company, or reduce the worry about companies shutting down (though you may get a chain reaction depending on its size etc).