Even if the relation is super asymmetrical, corporations are exploitative because they give people what they want. People not always want the common good, we are egoist, and sometimes we don’t even do the things that will benefit ourselves because we’re too lazy to think.
Most people don’t buy the most ethical, or the best quality, they buy the cheapest. Most people don’t consume educational or edifying content, they prefer low-effort entertainment. Given the choice, most people will benefit a relative or friend rather than society.
We have the things the majority wants. The only way out I see is educating the next generations, or making people behave in an authoritarian way.
Parts of human nature, however the systems that were made by those are now heavily clashing with other parts of our nature. The meme is correct.
Even if the relation is super asymmetrical, corporations are exploitative because they give people what they want. People not always want the common good, we are egoist, and sometimes we don’t even do the things that will benefit ourselves because we’re too lazy to think.
Most people don’t buy the most ethical, or the best quality, they buy the cheapest. Most people don’t consume educational or edifying content, they prefer low-effort entertainment. Given the choice, most people will benefit a relative or friend rather than society.
We have the things the majority wants. The only way out I see is educating the next generations, or making people behave in an authoritarian way.