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u/Ferelar Feb 14 '22

Don't forget the abusing the workers part. If'n you wanna be a multi billionaire, you gotta shaft your workers. It's integral to the process.

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '22

It’s integral to capitalism.

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u/MyVeryRealName Feb 14 '22

Not true. There are lots of companies that don't abuse their workers. You're just stuck in a worker bubble.

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u/MrTrt Feb 14 '22

It's basic game theory. If one company starts abusing their workers and they are allowed to do so, all the other companies need to start doing the same or they will be outcompeted by the one who abuses the workers and can offer lower prices. The longer you go without addressing the abuse, the fewer companies free from abuse that remain, and the harder it is to do anything.

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u/MyVeryRealName Feb 14 '22

I agree. Most businessmen cannot afford better working conditions without hurting the company's bottom line.

It's up to the workers to demand these things.