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RE: The paradox of being “anti-capitalist” in a capitalist society
no offense buy you're living in an alternate reality.
compete or die.
OR..have someone do it for you.
until we reach an economy of abundance that's the way it is.
note: an economy of abundance is on the horizon..but it's not here yet. Capitalism will bring it. Socialism won't
Hahaha I do agree we are living in alternate realities, though mine is just a s real as yours ;-)
I know a lot of people who work for the benefit of others without competing, hey do have it rough sometimes, but as more people understand them, more support them. I have friends who recieve welfare and then go out to help the homeless and disenfranchised. I realize the majority of people would not act like that at first if given the chance, but I know many, if not most, would if exposed to a different kind of culture.
And for the record, I’m probably a less socialist than most communal indigenous tribes. ;-)
I’m willing to watch things play out in a capitalist system as long a small there is some recognition that a capitalist mindset may, at times, be counter productive to building the kind of culture that I mentioned.
Thanks for reading despite your disagreements.
I've written MANY post that would apply to what you are saying.
I think that the problem is that we are not using compatable terms.
To properly explain would take WAY too long in a comment.
Let me leave you a few terms.
monkeysphere is the basis.
Us and Them as indicated by Dunbar's Number and then there is the Bell Curve
my number is very low..way way to the left. I have very few friends...very few people in my monkeysphere... you, apparently are to the far, far, right.
You've never met a stranger..
My kind survive catastrophe, apocalyse famine and wars MUCH better than your kind does.
but we don't do too well in crowded conditions with very many people
Your kind is almost the polar opposite. You do well in croweds but die out when the going gets tough.
Not a criticism..just the way it is.
Lucky for the both of us technological advancement will make it easier for the both of us.
Like I said, the an economy of abundance is on the horizon.
Really interesting connection. I think I know the monkey sphere but I’ll check it out just to make sure.
I’d like to learn those skills just to have them, just so my kind doesn’t die out like they may have a few times in the past. Actually I believe we are all capable of being both kinds of people and might benefit from exploring that. At least we agree that we are moving beyond the idea of lack.
there's a difference between a good man and a nice man
some people , the ones who have a VERY large Dunbar's number can be both.
My late father in law for example. He knew everyone for four counties around...everyone liked him (he died at the age of 105)...he was the closest thing I'd ever seen to a saint.
I like to think that I'm a good man..
for US (those within my monkeysphere)
but i'm not nice.
I have a tiny dunbar's number.
If it comes to US vs THEM...I choose US everytime..
if I have to shoot THEM...then so be it.
All I'd feel is recoil.
What I find compelling about reading you is that whether I like what you say or not, at least I start from the base that you try to be honest - with yourself and where permitted, with others. I find that sometimes difficult.
thank you.
to your ownself be true
If you lie to YOURSELF...
you'll be very confused.