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it is necessary to capitalism.

Capitalism drives the development of increased efficiency, you cannot have capitalism without that drive, as it creates competitive advantages.



And since when do we have a duty to capitalism? Its responsible for a lot of the pain in the world u see no reason to exacerbate this.


Specifically what pain has it caused? What's a superior alternative which would solve the pain you've mentioned?


"Pain" being, say, slavery, and "solution" being to concurrent introduction of better welfare.


True free market capitalism is the polar opposite of slavery. The only transactions which are allowed are ones in which both parties have consensually agreed to the set terms.

Welfare isn't effective I agree. What do you think about a NIT?


Capitalism does not have a concept of consensual transactions, only transactions. Exploitation of the slave class is something multiple empires have grown out of.

Whenever people CAN exploit (in the name of capitalism, or racial superiority, or any other equally sociopathic concept) they will. Why are we working hard to put our neighbors out of the job in the name of some ideology? It seems a lot like you literally care more about the efficiency of the market than you do giving people a form of sustenance (or income they can barter for sustenance).




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