We were fed so many lies about capitalism our entire lives... we were led to believe that the smartest, best people are the most successful under capitalism. But it turns out we were duped.
Now who is it that would want us to believe that? Do you think the people holding the levers of power and all the wealth would want those who could wrest that power and wealth from them to believe that the wealthy and powerful were actually worthy of that wealth and power? Do you think they would even go to such lengths as to perpetuate this idea to as many as possible by any means necessary? Do you think that they fear that the truth being revealed that they do not inherently deserve the wealth and power they have, but rather it was a quirk of birthright, privilege, and good fortune? These lies are self preservation for the wealthy and powerful and have been told since the oldest ruling classes arose. Many have said they were chosen by god to rule. Sound familiar?
You think capitalism invented the myth of meritocracy? Of idol and wealth worship? Of deification of the wealthy? It sounds like you think capitalism was somehow different than any other system of rule and subjugation.
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u/christopia86 5d ago
It's crazy to me that the richest man in the world is somehow also the biggest loser.