dirigibles

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[–] dirigibles@lemmy.world 6 points 16 hours ago

I see a great deal of economic rationale being thrown around and usually I love a good discussion on economics, but I believe we are overthinking the question. I would argue any group of people getting together with some shared narrative is going to want to procure more resources for themselves. This can be a family, a tribe, a friend group, a company, a nation, etc. It's just how we are.

[–] dirigibles@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

Interesting, thanks for the feedback and followup!

[–] dirigibles@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I feel like you are referencing some well known economic model progression or evolution that I'm unfamiliar with. Is there a name for this or someplace I can read more about it? What is the more advanced economic model after capitalism?

[–] dirigibles@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Aw fuck yeah, that's what I like to see. Thanks for writing that up friend. 👊

[–] dirigibles@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Some argue that there are even more! I'm definitely not an expert on this one, but I remember something about Yahweh being the god of some town or village that then somehow got absorbed into the old testament god when tribes and traditions consolidated, and then new testament god is just a completely different animal. I'm probably getting something wrong, so don't quote me.

[–] dirigibles@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Found it, fucking wild - https://youtu.be/AUATfLDiwVA

I still can't believe it. I'm watching it and it feels like I'm currently experiencing a fever dream.

[–] dirigibles@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Thanks for the write up my friend. Was that Fox news report with Geraldo Rivera? I remember seeing something like that back in the early or mid 2000s. I couldn't believe my eyes.

[–] dirigibles@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Mmm, the shrinking markets problem. Thanks!

[–] dirigibles@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Hey congrats! I think you are the first person to give something close to the textbook definition of what capitalism says it is supposed to be! 🤸

[–] dirigibles@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Basic and rudimentary is a unique take. What led you to this conclusion?

[–] dirigibles@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The 'big ball that consumes all' might be my favorite imagery used as a response to this question. Thank you 😊

[–] dirigibles@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

A very rare response to this question. Why do you feel that way?

 

Hey friends, just trying to get an idea of how people think of capitalism in different communities. What first comes to mind when you think of that word? Is it your national or international retail giants, resource extraction, or logistics companies? Or perhaps your local diner, hardware or convenience store? The black market? Or something else?

 

Hey all, I have a curiosity. What kind of business first comes to mind for you when you think of capitalism? Would it be something like a Walmart/Amazon or a family owned hardware store/restaurant or something else?

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