In a capitalist society, all behavior is financially incentivized. Since ethically dubious behavior creates profit more quickly than more ethical behavior, people will continue to lean that way. In a world where a bigger company can put you out of business quickly, new business owners can't risk playing the long game, even the small businesses which often try to be ethical.
As an example, my behaviors are more maliciously capitalist in recent years despite my disdain for the system. It needs to change, but I need to survive within the system if I am to have any hope to help change it. So, I use tax loopholes and any other Lawful Evil behavior which keeps a roof over my children's heads and helps me meet my medical needs (albeit poorly).
The most damning part of capitalism is how most people have to compromise their morals to survive in it. It would be one thing if we could bow out and live with like minded individuals, but capitalism is a plague which follows us everywhere. Capitalism will continue to be the de facto economic structure of the world so long as the biggest world powers benefit from it.
I hate it here. 😔
Allen Stenhaus /
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2024-09-04 21:12:27
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