Economics is the study of production, consumption & allocation of goods & services within a society.
These can be accomplished in inherently oppressive, alienating & environmentally destructive ways (capitalism).
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Using economic rather than humanitarian principles to organize human society has brought us to where we are. It’s important for all of us to remember that, because on the other side of this we should commit to never making that mistake again.
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To me an enlightened society can have elements of both capitalism & socialism. I don’t think either are perfect nor are either inherently evil. The problem is not economic but moral. 1)Feed the children. 2) Take care of the earth. 3)Prioritize justice and democracy. 4)Wage peace.
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An enlightened society should have societal institutions that inherently & systematically upholds the humanitarian values we speak of.
Capitalism literally *rewards* heartlessness & callousness while *punishing* empathy & compassion.
There is absolutely nothing “natural” about capitalism. Quite the contrary, capitalism goes against the very core of our human nature.
Humans VS. Capitalism, a thread 1/11
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Unregulated capitalism, absolutely. Capitalism completely untethered to any moral or ethical responsibility to people or planet, absolutely. But that’s not the only kind of capitalism
Aug 4, 2020 · 11:50 PM UTC
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