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[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

You’re both right, but capitalism is an expression of human nature. That was the original argument for it, in fact; the “invisible hand” referred to self-interest, an aspect of human nature.

It is at once both the unique strength and tragic weakness of the economic system and humanity alike.