A Boring Dystopia

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The world we live in isn't just dystopic, it isn't just stupid, trying to describe all the ways it sucks just makes for a really boring story.

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Economists agree: You’re not crazy for feeling like the rich get richer, and the poor are doing worse. Welcome to the ‘K-shaped economy’ (fortune.com)

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[–] TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

they don't.

they have no answer other than vague hopes and beliefs that human nature is inherently good and that the 'right system' will prevent people from being people.

capitalism scales very well. collectivist action doesn't. it's best in small communities really. it doesn't do well beyond a few dozen people unless you start having really rigid social codes and structures...

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Asked many times on here for an economic system that does not eventually funnel money to the top. Haven't got a single answer to this date. 🦗🦗🦗