Re:A device with a touchscreen and few buttons was obvious
by pbhjpbhj on Monday August 27, 2012 @11:02AM
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>I find it thoroughly creepy that we define success through growth in a finite world. //
The current capitalist system revolves around rich people making more money because they are rich - that only works if they invest in companies that can return a [quick] profit.
It is very sad.
Re:A device with a touchscreen and few buttons was obvious
by confluence on Sunday August 26, 2012 @09:04PM
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Sorry but I'm an investor. Companies need to grow my investment above 11% a year to be worth extra volatility/liquidity/market risks.
Mature companies are like bonds - I don't invest in them because they don't generate enough capital in return for the risks taken.
Re:A device with a touchscreen and few buttons was obvious
by dmpk2k on Sunday August 26, 2012 @09:37PM
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From an individual perspective that makes sense. That does not change what I said, however.
This is old and beaten ground though, which you are no doubt familiar with. I'll refrain from treading it again.
I find it thoroughly creepy that we define success through growth in a finite world. If a company isn't growing, it's "done".
I realize that isn't quite what you mean, but then you shouldn't write it. The mindset is actively destructive.