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The Capitalist Response

Black Lodges • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Capitalism
  1. Living conditions deteriorate gradually, and we adapt instead of escaping, akin to the boiling frog syndrome.
  2. The ICJ ruling and UNRWA funding cuts reflect the capitalist ruling class's response to challenges.
  3. Ending capitalism and achieving a total revolution is necessary to stop the violence and oppression perpetuated by the capitalist hegemony.

Capitalism, Marxism, and Islam

Neosapien’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Capitalism
  1. Capitalism has advantages like low prices and innovation but faces criticism for instability and reinforcing class divisions.
  2. Marxism critiques capitalism for class inequality and instability, but some aspects are less relevant in the modern economy.
  3. Islam offers economic regulations like Zakat, bans on Riba, and speculation, which could potentially address issues in capitalism.

5 Important Lessons I’ve Learned from Thomas Sowell

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Capitalism
  1. A free market economy allows businesses and individuals to thrive without government interference, leading to economic efficiency and higher living standards.
  2. Incentives are powerful motivators that drive people and businesses to take specific actions, such as producing goods and services that consumers desire.
  3. Government intervention in the economy can result in crony capitalism, where businesses gain unfair advantages through political connections, harming the overall economy.

The discourse about AI is weirdly terrible

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🕹 Technology Capitalism
  1. The debate on AI lacks economics and is often polarized and unproductive.
  2. The core of the AI discussion is essentially about regulation, where uncertainty should be acknowledged and addressed through experimentation.
  3. Wealthy individuals, despite their usual stance against regulation, are concerned about AI's potential power and advocate for regulation to potentially prevent threats to their status quo.
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Et tu SSRN?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 17 May 16
💼 Business Capitalism
  1. SSRN, a social science paper repository, is being acquired by Elsevier, a legacy publisher, which may cause concerns about potential changes to SSRN's open-access policies.
  2. Academic platforms like SSRN provide valuable services, but they also need financial support to sustain their operations, often leading to acquisitions by larger entities.
  3. The acquisition of SSRN by Elsevier reflects the balance between providing accessible research platforms and the necessity for financial sustainability in the academic publishing ecosystem.

Sean Kennedy: Interfaces for Dead Dreams

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 19 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Capitalism
  1. America is depicted in various ways in art and culture, showcasing the complexity and diversity of the country's landscapes and people.
  2. Interfaces for Dead Dreams is a collection of digital sculptures representing an evolving America, blending old architectural elements with modern digital techniques.
  3. The sculptures in the series highlight the changing priorities of American capitalism, shifting from beauty and longevity to efficiency and cost cutting, reflecting the eras they represent.

Michael Bikeal: Skitching w/NPCs

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Capitalism
  1. Psychogeography encourages unconventional ways of engaging with infrastructure to reconnect with more inventive and fun ways of navigating the world.
  2. Skitching involves riding a bicycle and getting pulled by a moving car, offering a unique and thrill-inducing DIY transportation experience.
  3. The concept of NPC memes dehumanizes individuals and reflects a societal struggle with dissociation caused by modern capitalism's impact on our minds and experiences.

Dank Lloyd Wright: Wanderer Above the Burning Yards

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Capitalism
  1. Hudson Yards in Manhattan symbolizes the trend of privatized urban development under capitalism.
  2. The architecture community is grappling with being dominated by finance capital and speculative real estate, leading to a lack of solidarity and meaningful change.
  3. There is a growing desire within the younger generation of architects for an anti-capitalist narrative and a need for outlets to express frustrations and disappointments.

Grace Menninger: Invisible Hand

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jul 21
🎭️ Culture Capitalism
  1. The United States is deeply shaped by the intersection of religion and capitalism, evident in places like factories and churches that dominate the landscape.
  2. American Protestantism and Mormonism exemplify how religion and capitalism intertwine, with Protestantism showcasing the country's work ethic and devotion, and Mormonism reflecting a blend of Christian faith and financial interests.
  3. The Midwest landscapes convey a sense of divine apocalypse through elements like tornado-twisted trees, abandoned factories, endless train tracks, and the eerie coexistence of religious symbols and capitalist remnants.

Jak Ritger: The MLM Project Log 1: What is Multi-level Marketing?

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 21
💼 Business Capitalism
  1. Multi-level Marketing (MLM) relies on a non-salaried workforce to sell products and often results in financial troubles for participants.
  2. Studying MLMs can help critique capitalist structures and push for anti-capitalist actions beyond elitist perspectives.
  3. The aim is to create an off-ramp from MLMs and work towards abolishing this pyramid-shaped industry.

Why Progress Failed Us

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 24
📖 Philosophy Capitalism
  1. Progress doesn't always lead to a better future like in the Jetsons world, with some advancements having negative consequences.
  2. Scientific and technological progress can improve some aspects of life, like clean water and reduced food crises, but these benefits might not reach everyone equally.
  3. Progress often comes at a cost, controlled by wealthy nations and corporations, with advancements used for surveillance and control rather than promoting democracy.

Cats Playing Heavy Metal: Mongolia Finding Itself in the Modern World

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 19 Apr 24
🎭️ Culture Capitalism
  1. Karl Marx foresaw the power of capital and globalization in the modern era, but failed to account for capitalism's enticing nature and adaptability.
  2. The Mongolian transition from socialist-communist to democratic-capitalist society has brought wealth but also challenges in defining cultural identity and navigating global influences.
  3. Globalization and capitalism impact traditional cultures, like Mongolian heavy metal music, leading to a struggle for meaning and connection in the face of commodification.

On capitalism and the ethics of the endtimes

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 19 May 11
📖 Philosophy Capitalism
  1. Rapture insurance is a product being sold that promises to take care of pets if their owners disappear during the Rapture. Some people think it’s silly, but others see a market for it.
  2. It's debated whether it should be legal to sell rapture insurance, especially considering it can't be verified if it will pay out. However, as long as fraud is avoided, it might not be a problem.
  3. Price gouging on rapture insurance raises questions about market fairness. While prices should reflect risk, it's unsettling if people exploit fear for profit, especially during uncertain times.

FIRST DRAFT: Reviewing John Cassidy, "Capitalism & Its Critics"

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jul 25
💼 Business Capitalism
  1. Capitalism has many critics, and while they don't always agree, their voices are important. They highlight issues like exploitation and inequality in the system.
  2. Many people feel that capitalism is facing serious problems today, but history shows that capitalism has transformed and adapted before. It's possible that we are not witnessing its end.
  3. Capitalism changes form over time, and no single political system can manage it forever. Understanding its various stages helps us see that it's a complex and evolving system.