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Re:Tech workers are organizing and demanding democracy in th... by orblivion on Friday April 12, 2019 @11:25AM (#19645614)
She's referring to the distribution and central planning aspects of socialism, which are secondary consequences of the philosophy. The discussion here is more relevant to the core tenet: worker ownership of the means of production.
Re:Tech workers are organizing and demanding democracy in th... by jdhopeunique on Friday April 12, 2019 @11:35AM (#19645741)
If only there was something analogous to the inflationary monetary system except for equity instead. Shareholders equity in companies could be diluted just like workers' wages are diluted by inflation.
Re:Tech workers are organizing and demanding democracy in th... by mises on Friday April 12, 2019 @11:56AM (#19645937)
Ever heard of dilution? This does happen at times. It was banned for public companies over a hundred years ago, if I recall correctly, because people got clever and abused it.
Re:Tech workers are organizing and demanding democracy in th... by mises on Friday April 12, 2019 @11:55AM (#19645934)
Ever heard of dilution? This does happen at times. It was banned over a hundred years ago, if I recall correctly, because people got clever and abused it.
Re:Tech workers are organizing and demanding democracy in th... by orblivion on Friday April 12, 2019 @11:40AM (#19645792)
Interesting thought.

Well, workers can buy equity in some company if they want. And shareholders' dividends get diluted.