That's one of the points in favor of capitalism. Most people are not innately go...

buellerbueller · 2026-01-20T18:51:23 1768935083

Capitalism has no goal beyond the propagation of capitalist entities, just as evolution has no goal beyond the propagation of evolved entities.

metalcrow · 2026-01-20T18:53:50 1768935230

The _implementation_ of capitalism has a goal, it should be obvious that's what i meant from the context.

pixl97 · 2026-01-21T01:20:36 1768958436

This sounds like goal post moving. Not much different from the people that say "We've just not tried the right kind of communism yet, I'm sure it will work next time".

Real world behaviors and markets are far more complex than a dogmatic market ideology.

paulryanrogers · 2026-01-20T18:24:44 1768933484

That is what our conservative parents and teachers taught us. In reality capitalism cares only for the owning class.

Which isn't to say capitalism is worthless, it can be a powerful force when regulated for the benefit of everyone.

metalcrow · 2026-01-20T18:45:23 1768934723

Which is why i say in theory, yes. If there are no regulations the ideal job for a capitalist to take is robbing people!