Not at all when the bottom line replaces humanities interest the economy becomes a parasite to feed an endless endeavour at the sacrifice of everything around it.
Capitalism is like any other vice.
In moderation it’s fine, often even beneficial.
But if it’s the sole focus you’re fucked. We’re not responsible cocaine users who want to stay up dancing every other weekend, we’re full blown crackheads on capitalism.
DeathsEmbrace@lemmy.world 1 day ago
givesomefucks@lemmy.world 1 day ago
when the bottom line replaces humanities interest
And there’s room for some capitalism before that point…
Like, UBI with stores where you pay for goods is still capitalism to some degree, if capital is involved at all, that’s capitalism.
derek@infosec.pub 20 hours ago
The use of currency in an open market is not Capitalism. This conflation is propaganda used by Capitalists to further the “Capitalism is a Natural state” fairy tale.
DeathsEmbrace@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Yeah which is why theres no good solution to the parasitic economy we use right now.
Deceptichum@quokk.au 1 day ago
Nah, capitalism is like cancer. Theres no good amount to have, eventually if left around it will spread and kill you.