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0 pointsphilistine6mo ago0 comments

That's the ultimate expression of capitalism isn't it? The richest are obviously the most competent to solve government (see Elon Musk) and whoever is in power must become richer by exercising their power. For money is the reason for everything, and the ultimate mark of prosperity. I mean, if the President is 3 billions richer since he retook office, that means everyone is more prosperous right?

Right?

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avs7336mo ago

I’ve had this conversation with friends for a while…the idea that capitalism has crossed over from a theory of economics to an epistemological perspective.

To me the end game if this is incredibly dark because it is substituting something that can be fought for and won and acquired through malevolent means as a basis for making truth.

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0 pointsphilistine6mo ago0 comments

Right?

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avs7336mo ago

I’ve had this conversation with friends for a while…the idea that capitalism has crossed over from a theory of economics to an epistemological perspective.

To me the end game if this is incredibly dark because it is substituting something that can be fought for and won and acquired through malevolent means as a basis for making truth.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse