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Re:We haven’t seen a quarter of known bee species since the ... by overkalix on Monday February 22, 2021 @07:51PM (#26232624)
> everything that does not in the most direct way result in value added is demeaned, discounted and cut.

Correction: everything that is not _perceived_ to add value. The amount of bullshit and inefficiencies that are rewarded with exorbitant salaries is simply astonishing.

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Re:We haven’t seen a quarter of known bee species since the ... by esarbe on Tuesday February 23, 2021 @08:56AM (#26237235)
Agreed. It's all about perception, not about actual value added. Just see e.g. the costs of environmental pollution that are not even considered when 'calculating' the added value.
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